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Phocomelia is a congenital condition involving malformations of the arm and leg, resulting in a finlike appendage. It is often caused by the mother’s use of the drug thalidomide during pregnancy, with various mechanisms being proposed. There is no specific treatment for phocomelia or amelia, but in certain cases surgical intervention may be recommended to improve limb function or other functional outcomes. This case report concerns a ten-year-old female patient with congenital amelia of the upper extremities and phocomelia of the lower extremities who was admitted to the hospital for elective thoracic scoliosis surgery It is a demanding and long-term operation with estimated major blood loss. In addition, the prone position of the patient makes access difficult in case of resuscitation, and therefore the role of the anesthesiologist in the care of such patients is crucial in the perioperative period. When caring for such patients, there are many technical difficulties, starting with the monitoring of arterial pressure values. Furthermore, difficulties may arise related to peripheral venous access, which can be a great challenge, and the placement of a central venous catheter is sometimes indicated. Also, intubation can be difficult due to limited mobility of the cervical spine. Early and adequate preoperative assessment of the patient is essential for the induction and maintenance of safe anesthesia and postoperative care. The current review of the literature does not reveal strict recommendations on the optimal treatment of these patients. Due to all the above-mentioned difficulties, preoperative preparation and assessment are of key importance for the introduction and maintenance of safe anesthesia, as well as postoperative care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background/Aim. Various internal and external factors could have an influence on the appearance of scoliosis and other postural disturbances in adolescents. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between scoliosis and other postural disturbances, physical activity, nutritional habits, as well as its association with comorbidities and age. Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 212 adolescents with the average age of 12.74 ± 1.34 years that were selected by a random selection of attended class of elementary school. A modified "The Physical Activity and Postural Disturbance Test" was used for the study. For statistical analysis Pearson's test of correlation and linear regression were used to estimate the association between scoliosis and postural disturbances, age, and physical activity, nutritional habits and comorbidities in adolescents. Results. It was shown that there was a statistically significant association between scoliosis and age (r = 0.228, p < 0.05), a significant negative correlation with lordosis (r = -0.207, p < 0.05) and a statistically significant positive correlation between scoliosis and flatfoot (r = 0.279, p < 0.01), metatarsus varus (r = 0, 2, p < 0.05) and low back pain (r = 0.304, p < 0.05). The results of linear regression with the scoliosis, as a dependent variable, and low back pain and other diseases as independent variables have shown that low back pain was significantly associated with scoliosis (p < 0.05). Conclusion. Scoliosis in adolescents is significantly associated with age and postural disturbances, especially with foot postural disturbances, as well as with low back pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/Aim. The published data indicate that the appearance of spinal deformities in children is significantly influenced by physical activity. The aim of our study was to examine the influence of physical activity on prevention and occurrence of spinal deformities in children. Methods. The study was conducted as observational, clinical study in the period from 2016 to 2018. Participants were children with spinal deformities, which were examined, for the first time, by physiatrists and pediatric surgeons. The sample included 100 children with spinal deformities, aged 7-17 years. The control group consisted of 100 children without spinal deformity, of similar age. The study instrument was a questionnaire based on a survey filled by children or parents/legal guardians. The questions were related to different parameters of the possible significance for the existence of spinal deformity and especially to the influence of physical activity. The collected data were processed using methods of descriptive and analytical statistics. Results. Scoliosis the most common deformity of the spinal column, represented in about 67% of children (p = 0.0006). Respondents from both groups did not differ significantly in terms of gender. Children in the group with spinal deformities were older (11.5 ± 3.1 years vs. 10.4 ± 3.1 years, p = 0.016), with increased body weight (43.9 ± 16.0 kg vs. 39.3 ± 16.6 kg, p = 0.046) and height (151.7 ± 17.2 cm vs. 145.8 ± 18.2 cm, p = 0.019), as well as with less physical activity (81.0% vs. 92.02%, p = 0.001). Over 80% of children were regularly engaged in physical activity, more often recreationally and on average 2.5-3 hours per week. Conclusion. Children in the spinal deformity group were significantly less involved in physical activity than the control group, but there was no significant difference in the frequency and duration of time spent in physical activities during the week. It is important for children to be involved in physical activities of a recreational nature, and according to our research, 3 hours during the week. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Idiopathic scoliosis is a developmental disorder of the spine with lateral curvature in the frontal plane and Cobb angle of more than 10 degrees. Idiopathic scoliosis with minor Cobb angle is an aesthetic disorder, but a significant Cobb angle can cause damage to the heart and lung function. Because its aetiology is unknown, treatment is symptomatic, focused on early recognition and timely treatment to prevent progression. The objective of the study was to identify predictors for the development of idiopathic scoliosis by analysis of perinatal factors, early development and congenital malformations of the locomotor system in order to identify children at risk by history and clinical examination. We analysed 100 subjects with idiopathic scoliosis, 79 girls and 21 boys aged 6-18 years with a Cobb angle of 15 degrees or more, and a control group of 100 subjects without idiopathic scoliosis. Data were entered into the questionnaire, and statistical analysis was done by Mann-Whitney test, Levene test, ?2-test, Fisher exact test and t-test. In the idiopathic scoliosis group, significant differences were recorded in the following parameters: complications/rest during pregnancy, crawling stage, menarche, and mutation/voice change in boys, expression of flat feet, dorsalgia, leg shortening and deformities of the musculoskeletal system. Idiopathic scoliosis was diagnosed late in nine children aged 15-18 years; according to the type of scoliosis, 4C type was recorded in 55, 3C in 20, E in 18 and n3n4 in seven subjects. In conclusion, there was a significant between-group difference in development, symptoms and deformities of the skeletal system, identified by history and examination before the onset of clinical signs of idiopathic scoliosis, indicating an increased risk of scoliosis development later in life. We have designed a questionnaire to be filled out for younger clinically inconspicuous children in order to identify those at an increased risk, so we can follow-up them more often, diagnose idiopathic scoliosis earlier and start optimal treatment on time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The location, direction and number of spinal curvatures are typical features characterising scoliosis. Electromyographic testing of the erector spinae is used to observe the development of scoliosis. Aim of the research: To analyse the relationship between the features of scoliosis in the form of location, direction and number of spinal curvatures and surface electromyography amplitude of the erector spinae in young school children. Material and methods: The study included 103 (41%) children with scoliosis, 141 (56.17%) children with scoliotic posture and 7 (3.0%) children with correct posture. Body posture and the spine were assessed using the surface topography method. Electromyographic amplitude of the erector spinae was examined with the Noraxon TeleMyo DTS apparatus. Results and conclusions: In the group of children with scoliosis, the most common was curvature in the thoracic segment. Girls experienced left-sided curvature slightly more often, the same in the scoliosis group, and in boys, right-sided curvature prevailed. Single-curvatures were the most common. The greatest generalised amplitude of the erector spinae SEMG occurred in scoliosis in both girls and boys. A significant relationship between the location, direction and number of spinal curvatures and SEMG amplitude of the erector spinae has been demonstrated. The increase in erector spinae activity correlates with the progression of scoliosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Spine surgery care in patients with spinal muscular atrophy is a minor, but important part of a complex interdisciplinary collaboration. Spine surgeon plays a crucial role in the decision about conservative or surgical therapy of scoliotic deformities, ensures regular medical care of patients with spinal muscular atrophy, including the access to appropriate orthopedic aid equipment. The most difficult task is the correct recognition of the onset of scoliotic curve progression and optimal timing of surgery. The most important role of spine surgeon is high quality surgery resulting in a permanent correction of scoliotic curve with a satisfactory clinical and radiological state. The individual care plan is unique for each patient and is provided by highly skilled and specialized professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Rozwój “cywilizacji komputerowej” bardzo często prowadzi do zaniechań dotyczących sfery ruchowości człowieka, szczególnie dotyczy to dzieci w wieku szkolnym. Stąd też epidemiologiczne występowanie wad postawy w tym skolioz u dzieci. Autorzy pracy podjęli temat wczesnego wykrywania jednego z czynników ryzyka, jakim jest występowanie przykurczów w obrębie stawów biodrowych. Starali się dowieźć, że różnice napięć mięśniowych w tej okolicy są przyczyną nieuchronnie prowadzącą do bocznego skrzywienia kręgosłupa. Przedstawili wyniki badań dotyczące 88 dzieci – pacjentów zgłaszających się do specjalistycznego gabinetu, jednej z przychodni rehabilitacyjnych z podejrzeniem wady postawy. W trakcie przeprowadzonych badań zdecydowanie potwierdziła się zasadność stosowania metody profesora Tomasza Karskiego. Dominującym wnioskiem analizy badań jest upowszechnienie tej metody przez dotarcie do jak największej liczby specjalistów, pediatrów, przede wszystkim z uwagi na prostotę wykonania, nieinwazyjność i wysoką skuteczność.

Aberrations of the lumbar lordosis constitute a serious health condition in every age. The pain associated with this status influences functional capability, causing low quality of life. Lumbar pain is associated with different malfunctions. Treatment is complex and depends on the type of dysfunction and progression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background/Aim. Physical activity and sport can influence the extent of the presence of the postural disturbances in children. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of differences in the postural disturbances in female adolescents in relation to team handball training. Methods. This investigation involved 150 female adolescents with the average age of 13.2 ± 1.34 years divided into two groups (50 adolescents trained handball and 100 did non train it). Results. The study determined a statistically significant difference in the total number of postural disturbances between the two groups of adolescents (p < 0.001). The presence of the flat foot was statistically significantly higher in untrained adolescents (p < 0.001), but the presence of the scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, and pes varus was not found (p > 0.05). Conclusion. Handball adolescents players have less postural disturbances than untrained adolescents. Flat foot is significantly less frequent in female adolescents handball players than in untrained ones. Findings obtained in this investigation can help us in planning continuous prevention, observation and care for untrained and trained team handball female adolescents with postural disturbances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hemivertebra and ribs development as the congenital chest deformity, with subsequent scoliosis, is a serious problem, that causes the deformity of the chest in the various degrees. If this disease affects women, it is associated with a successive manifested dislocation of the breast and the breast asymmetry, which further enhances the impression of asymmetry. All these problems causes discomfort and psychological problems caused by everyday problems such as the selection of clothes or appearance. Surgical reconstruction is faced with the necessity of individual choice often described correction techniques that can improve the quality of life of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of our study was to analyze the results of Adam's forward bend test of asymmetry of paravertebral muscles in primary school children. Our intention was to identify the main parameters of growth and development which can predict the Adam's angle. To reach this goal, we have sampled 270 boys and 270 girls ageing six to fourteen years. These probands were the pupils of primary schools in the Litoměřice region of the Central Bohemia, Czech Republic. The gathered data include Adam's angle, body height, body weight, computed BMI, age and sex. In our sample set, we have found the positive Adam's angle, higher than five degrees, in 27 samples (5,0 %). This number is slightly higher than previously reported data from the Czech children population. By linear regression analysis we have pinpointed the increasing age and body height as the main predictors for positive Adam's angle in our data set. Positive Adam's angle was also found more frequently in girls then in boys, the ratio was 2,4 :1 Body height, body weight and BMI from our data set were compared to these of the 6. National Anthropologica Survey of Children and Youth from 2001. We didn't find the two data sets statistically different. Therefore our data can confirm the fading of secular trend in Czech children. Adam's forward bend test is a fast and straightforward screening method, which can detect scoliotic deformity of the spine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. We evaluated the effectiveness of different methods of conservative treatment modalities for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children. Patients and Methods. The study included 61 patients with scoliosis. The modalities of phvsical treatment included exercise, exercise plus traction, exercise plus mider, or a combination of exercise, traction and mider. VVe evaluated three age groups: patients between 5 and 8 years of age (Group 1), those between 9 and 11 years of age (Group 2) and those between 12 and 14 years of age (Group 3). The follow-up period was three months after the initial treatment, during which ali patients continued physical treatment. The outcome was categorized as improved, unchanged or worsened. Results and discussion. After three months of treatment the most frequent outcome was unchanged (62% of ali participants). Exercise was the treatment most frequently applied (54% of the total group). VVe found no significant difference in treatment modes and treatment outcomes after three months (p>0.05). Exercise alone was the most effective treatment for the youngest patients (Group 1). We also noted that a combination of exercises and traction was most effective in patients above 10 years of age; the majority of other patients showed either improvement or unchanged outcomes in curve progression. Conclusion. Patients with congenital scoliosis should be assessed individually using a multidisciplinary approach. The rehabilitation program should be individually prescribed, implemented daily and should include regular check-ups between three and six months to assess spine curve progression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wstęp: S kolioza, p otocznie n azywana b ocznym s krzywieniem k ręgosłupa w rzeczywistości jest zniekształceniem przestrzennym, którego przyczyny nie są dokładnie znane. Wnikliwa diagnostyka stanowi podstawę prawidłowego rozpoznania skolioz i wdrożenia właściwego postępowania usprawniającego. Celem pracy było przedstawienie efektów leczenia zachowawczego pacjenta ze skoliozą, opartego na trzech filarach terapii z uwzględnieniem wczesnej diagnostyki. Opis przypadku: Pacjent W.P. lat 12, płci męskiej, od 2008 roku był pod opieką lekarską i systematycznie wykonywał ćwiczenia zespołowe, bez efektu korekcyjnego. W lutym 2009r. pacjent po wcześniejszej diagnostyce RTG został przyjęty do leczenia zachowawczego. Wprowadzono ćwiczenia wg indywidualnie przygotowanego programu ćwiczeń korekcyjnych, który początkowo składał się z 3 ćwiczeń na odcinek piersiowy, a następnie po uzupełnieniu diagnostyki, również z 2 ćwiczeń na odcinek lędźwiowy. Każde z ćwiczeń wykonywano 50 razy w ciągu dnia, w 3 seriach. Pacjent zobowiązany był również do noszenia gorsetu korekcyjnego typu Cheneau kilkanaście godzin w ciągu doby. Wyniki: Wprowadzone ćwiczenia na odcinek piersiowy kręgosłupa spowodowały redukcję kąta skrzywienia z 25 stopni (luty 2009r.) do 14 stopni (październik 2010r.). W odcinku lędźwiowym kręgosłupa terapię rozpoczęto po trzech miesiącach leczenia (brak wcześniejszej diagnostyki tego odcinka kręgosłupa) i uzyskano korekcję skrzywienia o 11 stopni z 23 stopni (maj 2009r.) do 12 stopni (październik 2010r.). Wnioski: W analizowanym przypadku zastosowane ćwiczenia i sposób postępowania wpłynęły na zmniejszenie deformacji kręgosłupa. Niepełna wstępna diagnostyka wydłużyła czas leczenia i obciążyła badanego dodatkowymi projekcjami RTG Introduction: Scoliosis, commonly known as lateral bending of the spine, in fact, is a distortion of space, whose causes are not precisely known. Careful diagnosis is essential to the proper diagnosis of scoliosis and appropriate rehabilitation proceedings. The aim of the study was to present the effects of conservative treatment of patients with scoliosis, based on the three pillars of therapy, including early diagnosis. Study case: Patients W.P., 12 years old male from 2008 was under medical supervision and regularly performed exercises, without a correction effect. In February 2009 patient after a previous diagnosis of x-ray was admitted to the conservative treatment. Exercises were based on individually prepared program of corrective exercises, which initially consisted of three exercises for thoracic spine and then after the addition of diagnostics, also series. The patient was also obliged to wear a Cheneau correction corset several hours a day. Results: Introduced exercises for thoracic spine caused a decrease in the angle of curvature of 25 degrees (February 2009) that in the end (October 2010) achieve a reduction in the angle of curvature to 14 degrees. In the lumbar spine, therapy was started after three months of treatment (no prior diagnosis of the lumbar spine) and scoliosis correction was achieved by 11 degrees from 23 degrees (May 2009.) to 12 degrees (October 2010). Conclusion: In the present case of study applied exercises and kind of treatment caused a decrease in spinal deformity. Incomplete initial diagnosis extended treatment time and ordered patient additional X-ray projections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Idiopathic scoliosis is a structural and lateral curvature of the spine for which a currently recognizable cause has not been found and there is no basic evidence for physical and radiographic pathology. Complications: Scoliosis could be a cause of the back pain, deformities, respiratory and cardiology problems. There is a higher risk for decreasing of bone mineral density. Diagnosis and Management: Physical examination, radiography and stereophotogrametry are used in diagnostics of idiopathic scoliosis. The management of idiopathic scoliosis can be conservative or operative. The main forms of conservative management are: therapy exercises, electrical stimulation and spinal orthosis. The primary aim of scoliosis management is to stop curvature progression. The improvement of pulmonary function (vital capacity) and treatment of pain are also of major importance. The guidelines for Conservative Management of Scoliosis: The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment gave the guidelines for conservative management of scoliosis. Conservative management of scoliosis includes: a) Lyonaise, Side-Shift, Dobosiewicz, Schroth and other kinesitherapy methods, b) scoliosis intensive rehabilitation which appears to be effective with respect to many signs and symptoms of scoliosis and with respect to impeding curvature progression and c) brace treatment, which has been found to be effective in preventing curvature progression and thus in altering the natural history of idiopathic scoliosis. Conclusion: The International Society has given the standards for kinesitherapy, intensive rehabilitation and spinal orthosis in clinical practice and clinical investigations. Surgical procedures can improve curves in the frontal plane, but have important limitations in maintaining fixation and achieving correction in other planes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis are some of the main issues of orthopaedics and physiotherapy. Scoliosis is a very frequent spine deformity in children. It has a detrimental effect on their development and life style. Therefore doctors and physiotherapists attempt to screen for early signs of deformity. The subsequent therapy can at least slow down the scoliosis progression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the kinesiology analysis in preschool children who had undergone a paediatric check-up at the age of 5 years with normal results in posture. We tried to determine the number of children with the suspicion for scoliosis, scoliotic posture or other posture abnormalities. We found that 25 % of the sample size of 60 children had positive Adam's test results and therefore suspicion for scoliosis. The anamnesis questionnaires also showed that the average time spent sitting at a computer is statistically different between the groups with positive and negative Adam's test results. The results indicate the negative impact of sitting at a computer on the quality of posture in preschool children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. Children who are subjected to surgical treatment for scoliosis usually end up receiving a lot of blood transfusions since they tend to lose one or more blood volumes during the surgery. Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent, increasingly used in children to reduce perioperative blood loss in various settings, including corrective surgery of scoliosis. Case Report. A 12-year-old girl, weighing 44 kg, was admitted to our hospital for scoliosis correction. She had congenital scoliosis caused by congenital malformation of vertebrae. The surgery was performed under balanced general anesthesia. Two central and one peripheral line were cannulated in case massive transfusion would be required. Invasive monitoring was used, as well as prevention of hypothermia. Since massive blood loss was expected, bolus of tranexamic acid had been administered prior to the surgery. Tranexamic acid was given continuously in an intravenous infusion during the surgery. Blood loss was only 10 ml/kg, and since the hemoglobin value was borderline (89 g/l) during the surgery, the patient received 10 ml/kg of packed red blood cells. The child was hemodynamically stable throughout the surgery. After the completion of surgery, which lasted for 5 hours, the patient was extubated in the operating room. Postoperatively, the patient was transferred to the surgical ward. Hemoglobin values were stable and there was no need for additional blood replacement. Conclusion. Extensive blood loss is common in pediatric scoliosis correction surgery, transfusion being unavoidable in the majority of cases. In our patient, tranexamic acid proved safe and effective in reducing perioperative blood loss and transfusion requirement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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