Impact of Idiopathic Scoliosis on Balance and Footprint Symmetry in Adolescents

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most prevalent form of scoliosis that affects children after the age of 10 years and is considered a critical developmental stage of the musculoskeletal system of the child. AIS causes deviations in the CNS, leading to asymmetry of motor activity and, consequently, an incorrect position of the spine. The progressive deformation of the spine leads to increased asymmetry in body functions. This elevated asymmetry is understood by the nervous system as a norm, which causes children to cease to sense the correct body position that may affect both static and dynamic balance and the foot pressure symmetry of the child, which was not investigated in such cases in any previous studies till now.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Scoliosis Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

10 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Modern University for Technology and Information

Cairo, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Asymptomatic children and adolescents ages 10 to 18 years
confirmed through X-rays; we focused on patients in growing age.
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis that has a Cobb angle of 10° to 50°

Exclusion criteria

Neuromuscular etiology (e.g., cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries)
Early-onset idiopathic etiology (infantile [ages 0 to 3 years] or juvenile [ages 4 to 9 years])
Congenital etiology (e.g., hemivertebrae, failure of segmentation) Mesenchymal/syndromic etiology (e.g., Marfan syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, inflammatory diseases, postoperative)

Treatment and study plan

assessment of foot print and balance

Other

For static and dynamic balance assessment, Biodex Medical Systems Inc., Shirley, New York, USA (serial n.: 13020193) was used. The device consists of a circular foot platform that permits tilting in all directions, height-adjustable support rails, height adjustable display screen, and a printer. Balance assessment by the Biodex system is a valid and reliable objective measurement.

For assessment of foot print symmetry Tekscan HR walkway Mat™ pressure measurement system, Tekscan Inc. USA will be use. It is made up of a digital mat inserted into a wooden walkway, sensors (4 senses/cm2) embedded in the mat, and a computer running the Tekscan Software (version 7) for data extrapolation.

Primary outcomes

static and dynamic balance

Time frame: 2 months

For static and dynamic balance assessment, Biodex Medical Systems Inc., Shirley, New York, USA (serial n.: 13020193) was used. The device consists of a circular foot platform that permits tilting in all directions, height-adjustable support rails, height adjustable display screen, and a printer. Balance assessment by the Biodex system is a valid and reliable objective measurement.
foot print

Time frame: 2 months

For assessment of foot print symmetry Tekscan HR walkway Mat™ pressure measurement system, Tekscan Inc. USA will be use. It is made up of a digital mat inserted into a wooden walkway, sensors (4 senses/cm2) embedded in the mat, and a computer running the Tekscan Software (version 7) for data extrapolation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Feb 6, 2025
Registry last updated: May 9, 2025

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