Scapula and Upper Extremity Performance in Scoliosis

Istinye University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Upper Extremity; Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Treatments: Other: Assessment

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07249515

25-120

Details and patient eligibility

About

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis s a three-dimensional spinal deformity that may alter shoulder girdle alignment, scapular orientation, and upper extremity biomechanics. Changes in scapular position can influence arm movement, muscle activation, and overall functional performance. Understanding these relationships is clinically important for developing effective exercise and rehabilitation strategies.

The aim of this study is to examine the association between scapular position and upper extremity performance in adolescents diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Scapular dyskinesis, scapular lateral displacement, and upper limb functional performance will be evaluated and correlated with Cobb angle severity. Findings may help clinicians better understand functional impairments linked to scoliosis and support more targeted rehabilitation programs.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 19 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Age 10-19 years
• Cobb angle between 10° and 45°
• No prior scoliosis-specific conservative treatment
• Ability to participate in physical assessments
• Voluntary willingness to participate

Exclusion criteria

• Neuromuscular, congenital, or syndromic scoliosis
• Prior spinal surgery
• Shoulder injury or upper limb pathology affecting performance
• Neurological or rheumatological disorders
• Communication or cognitive limitations interfering with testing

Trial design

20 participants in 1 patient group

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Group

Description:

Participants with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis underwent assessments of scapular dyskinesis, scapular lateral displacement, and upper extremity performance using standardized functional tests.

Treatment:

Other: Assessment