前路Halm-Zielke器械治疗脊柱侧凸

目的　应用Halm Zielke双棒系统前路手术矫正脊柱侧凸。方法　 1999年 6月～ 2 0 0 0年 11月应用Halm Zielke系统治疗胸腰段和腰段特发性脊柱侧凸 10例 ,皆为女性 ,年龄 12 .5～ 18.4岁 ,平均 15 .7岁 ,全部病例均获随访。结果　术前侧凸Cobb’s角平均 5 7.1°,术后 14 .2° ,矫正率为75 .1%。旋转畸形 (Nash Moe法 )术前平均 2 .3° ,术后 0 .6° ,平均矫正 1.7°。除 1例轻度泌尿道感染外 ,无脊髓神经等其他并发症。结论　前路Halm Zielke手术矫正脊柱侧凸疗效确切 ,植入物稳定性好 ,并发症少 ,术后无须支架外固定     

严重脊柱侧凸与肠系膜上动脉综合征一例

我科自 1 985年以来 ,手术矫形治疗脊柱侧凸近 40 0余例 ,其中 1例确诊为肠系膜上动脉综合征 ,现报告如下 :患儿 :女 ,1 4岁。因先天性脊柱侧凸 1 4年 ,畸形逐渐加重。近 2个月出现腰痛 ,伴有左下肢疼痛 ,且活动后呼吸困难而收入院。体检 :患儿发育差 ,体质瘦弱 ,身高仅 1 .31m ,脊柱胸段明显左侧凸 ,并呈严重剃刀背畸形 ,脊柱僵硬 ,右侧胸廓塌陷。右下腹触觉迟钝。双下肢病理反射阴性。X线片显示 :先天性脊柱侧凸 ,主弯为T3 T1 2 ,Cobb’s角为1 4 5°。MRI显示 :胸段脊髓空洞。拟行Ⅱ期手术矫形、植骨固定。Ⅰ期经胸前路软组织松解、凸…     

前屈试验、脊柱测量仪与Cobb角的比较

目的评价脊柱测量仪(scoliometer)和前屈试验在青少年脊柱畸形筛查中的价值。方法对56例怀疑有脊柱畸形的青少年,男14例,女42例,平均年龄13岁(SD=1.76),用前屈试验、脊柱测量和全脊柱X线片检查。对这三种检查方法的结果划分等级,当Cobb角<10°为阴性,10°~20°为阳性,>20°为明显阳性。当前屈试验时背部没有不对称,则为阴性;有不对称,则为阳性;显著不对称为明显阳性。当脊柱测量仪<5°为阴性,5°~7°为阳性,>7°为明显阳性。结果脊柱测量5例为阴性,39例为阳性,12例为明显阳性;前屈试验有8例为阴性,26例为阳性,22例为明显阳性。Cobb角检测,9例为阴性,36例为阳性,11例为明显阳性。脊柱测量、前屈试验的结果与Cobb角作等级相关分析,Spearman检验系数分别为0.48和0.57,P<0.05,为正相关。前屈试验、脊柱测量仪与Cobb角检查出的阳性率,作χ2检验,χ2值分别为0.069和1.306,P值分别>0.74和0.10,检查出的阳性率差异无显著性意义。结论脊柱测量仪和前屈试验在普查中易于实行。当前屈试验阳性,脊柱测量仪大于5°,可视为作X线片检查的指征。     

ISOLA器械治疗小儿脊柱侧凸

目的定期随访评价ISOLA器械治疗小儿脊柱侧凸.方法41例小儿脊柱侧凸患儿,特发性脊柱侧凸32例,神经肌肉性脊柱侧凸5例,其他类型的脊柱侧凸4例,术前、术中、术后均摄X线片,记录Cobb角,顶椎的移位及旋转,躯干偏离中线程度.结果Cobb角术前平均为66°,术后1年为36°,术后2年为36°.1年后,所有患儿的脊柱均完全融合.顶椎的偏离改善了14mm.躯干偏离改善了5mm.特发性脊柱侧凸患儿1年后有基本的正常活动.术后4例出现并发症,1例深部感染,1例骶尾部褥疮,1例横钩脱落,1例L3椎弓根螺丝钉脱落.结论目前有多种后路器械治疗小儿脊柱侧凸.严格掌握手术指征及ISOLA的原理,该术式能获得较为满意的疗效.     

先天性脊柱侧凸的外科治疗

目的　探讨先天性脊柱侧凸外科治疗的时机和方法。方法　 1993年 2月至 2 0 0 0年 12月 ,共手术治疗先天性脊柱侧凸 16例 ,其中男 4例 ,女 12例 ,年龄 2 .5～ 15岁 ,平均 12 .5岁。其中先天性半椎体 8例 ,分节不良 5例 ,混合型 3例。术前Cobb’s角 35°～ 80° ,平均 6 0 .5°。治疗方法有Ⅰ期前后路半椎体切除并后路内固定脊柱融合术 8例 ,单纯后路内固定脊柱融合术 4例 ,分次后路撑开不融合 4例。结果　平均随访时间 3年 8个月 ,术后Cobb’s角 15°～ 4 0° ,平均 30 .2°,平均矫正率 5 0 .1%。并发症包括椎板、椎弓骨折 2例、脱钩 2例、假关节 1例。无神经系统并发症。结论　应根据不同年龄和不同类型对先天性脊柱侧凸进行不同的早期手术治疗     

半椎体切除术治疗先天性脊柱侧凸

为探讨单纯后路和前后路切除半椎体治疗先天性脊柱侧凸的疗效 ,回顾分析了19例先天性脊柱侧凸共21个半椎体的治疗。其中T7、T9、T11、L1、L4 各1例 ,T10、L2、L3 各2例 ,T1210例 ,均为完全分节型半椎体 ;单纯后路切除10例 ,前后路切除9例 ;术前Cobb角20°～95°,平均46°。随访10个月～28个月 ,平均19个月。结果术后冠状面平均矫正51 % ,平均矫正丢失6°;2例后凸畸形得到矫正 ,无神经并发症及假关节发生。提示单纯后路或前后路半椎体切除效果满意 ,其中单纯后路半椎体切除术主要用于胸椎、胸腰椎单一半椎体畸形     

Axial rotation of the pelvis and its influencing factors in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with primary thoracic curve

目的 揭示青少年特发性主胸弯脊柱侧弯( adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,AIS)患者骨盆旋转的规律及影响因素,探讨其可能的旋转机制.方法 回顾性分析91例主胸弯AIS患儿,平均年龄(14.5±1.7)岁,平均主弯Cobb角(48±8.6)°.在站立位前后位片上测量髂前上棘与同侧骶髂关节下缘之间的水平距离(ASIS-SI),用左右侧ASIS-SI的比值(L/R比值)表示骨盆水平面旋转度.根据L/R比值将患儿分为A(L/R比值≤1)、B(L/R比值＞1)两组.同时测量胸弯、腰弯(或胸腰弯)的Cobb角、顶椎旋转度和柔韧度.对两组间各参数进行比较,以及将L/R比值与胸弯和腰(胸腰)弯Cobb角、柔韧度及顶椎旋转度做相关和回归分析.结果 75.8％(69例)的主胸弯AIS患儿的骨盆向主弯凸侧旋转,与胸弯方向一致;腰弯柔韧性和顶椎旋转度分别影响骨盆旋转的方向和大小.L/R比值与腰弯顶椎旋转度(P=0.003)、腰弯Cobb角(P=0.002)之间存在正相关;腰弯与胸弯Cobb角之间也存在正相关(P＜0.001),但胸弯Cobb角与L/R比值之间不存在相关性.结论 本研究证明了主胸弯AIS患儿的骨盆存在旋转,且大部分患儿的骨盆旋转方向与胸弯方向相同,向凸侧旋转;此外,由于骨盆旋转与腰弯存在相关性,同时腰弯与胸弯之间也存在相关性,因此我们认为骨盆可能通过腰弯参与代偿主胸弯AIS患儿胸椎侧弯畸形.     

应用C—D器械治疗34例脊柱侧凸初步报告

为了提高脊柱侧凸的疗效。应用Ｃ－Ｄ器械治疗３４例脊柱侧凸。３４例中男１１例，女２３例。特发性脊柱侧凸２５例，先天性７例，小儿麻痹后遗症２例。术前Ｃｏｂｂ角为４０－１３０°，平均７２．８°。手术矫正后Ｃｏｂｂ角平均２８．９°，下降了４３．９°，矫正率６０．％。     

特发性脊柱侧凸的手术治疗

目的探讨CD和TSRH技术治疗特发性脊柱侧凸的疗效。方法回顾分析1997年到1999年15例特发性脊柱侧凸的治疗,男6例,女9例,年龄7～16岁,平均11岁,其中用CD技术治疗2例,用TSRH技术治疗13例,随访9～24个月,平均16个月,术前Cobb角41°～11°(平均69°),有3例先行前路松解再行后路矫形融合。结果术后冠状面平均矫正51.0％,平均矫正丢失7°,2例躯干失衡改善,3例矢状面异常矫正,没有神经并发症及假关节发生。结论用CD和TSRH技术治疗特发性脊柱侧凸能得到满意的三维空间上的矫形。     

后路交叉置钉技术在青少年脊柱侧凸治疗中的应用

目的探讨后路交叉置钉技术对于治疗青少年脊柱侧凸的临床疗效。方法 2010年1月至2014年1月,68例青少年脊柱侧凸病例,男10例,女58例,年龄11~16岁,平均13.5岁;其中4例为神经肌肉型脊柱侧凸,其余为特发性脊柱侧凸;术前冠状面主弯Cobb角平均56.2°,胸椎(T5~T12)后凸角度平均17.7°,手术方法为后路交叉置入椎弓根螺钉对脊柱侧凸进行矫正,对术后Cobb角、主弯Cobb角矫正率结果进行评价。结果术后随访12~40个月,平均22.5个月。术后主弯Cobb角矫正到18.5°,与术前比较有差异(t=3.705,P0.01),末次随访时平均20.2°,与术后比无差异(t=1.053,P0.05)。胸椎(T5~T12)后凸角术后平均22.8°,末次随访时平均23.2°,术前与术后、术后与末次随访相比较均无差异(P0.05)。术后主弯Cobb角矫正率为70.5%,而末次随访时虽然主弯矫正率(69.4%)有一定丢失,但和术后比较无差异(t=0.126,P0.05)。术后无患者出现脊髓或神经根损伤。末次随访时无内固定松动及断钉断棒,植骨融合牢固,均未出现明显的矫正丢失。结论对于青少年脊柱侧凸后路手术矫正,采用交叉置钉技术是一项值得推广的低费用、高安全的脊柱侧凸矫正技术。     

纵向可延长钛金属肋骨假体技术治疗先天性脊柱侧弯合并胸廓畸形

目的 报道我们采用纵向可延长钛金属肋骨假体(VEPTR)技术治疗先天性脊柱侧弯合并胸廓畸形的初步体会.方法 5例先天性脊柱侧弯合并胸廓畸形的患儿,男3例,女3例,平均年龄8.3岁(4.7～12.2岁);均自出生就发现脊柱畸形并呈进行性加重.除1例曾经接受过弧度段脊柱张力钢丝捆绑治疗外,其余病例均无过去手术史;所有病例体格矮小、躯体平衡失调并倒向凸侧;肺功能检测明显低下,其中最大肺活量(VCMAX)和最大自主通气量(MVV)分别只有同年龄、同身高正常预测值的24.8%～48.1%(平均32.8%)和20.8%～54.4%(平均34.5%);胸段脊柱混合型分节、分化不良,3例存在凹侧肋骨融合畸形;术前Cobb's角平均为77.6°(63°～106°);CT及CT三维重建测量,脊柱旋转(SR)平均为19.6°(11.4°～26.8°),胸廓旋转(TR)平均为61.4°(34.2°～477.2°),后半胸廓对称度(PHSR)平均为2.4(1.2～3.6);MRI脊髓扫描未发现异常.手术在神经监护仪下进行,所有病例均I期完成手术,4例进行了肋骨开放截骨,术中4例胸膜壁层破裂,所有病例胸膜脏层均保持完整.所有病例均各安置了肋骨-肋骨、肋骨-脊柱钛肋各一组.结果 所有病例均获得随访,平均随访时间14个月(12～18个月),所有病例均已完成了2次延长.术后所有病例躯体平衡获得明显改善,凹侧胸廓扩大,骨盆倾斜平衡恢复,脊柱高度增加,身高平均增长4.4 cm(3～7 cm).所有患儿肺功能检查均较术前有不同程度提高,VCMAX和MVV平均增加35 7%(10.4%～78.4%)和51.7%(8.2%～84.9%).呼吸系统易患感染、活动后气急等现象明显改善.脊柱畸形均有所矫正,Cobb's角测量平均57°(44°～69°),家长对患儿外观改变均表示满意.结论 VEPTR技术对于治疗先天性脊柱侧弯合并胸廓畸形所致的胸腔功能不全综合症显示了一定的效果,肺功能改善,脊柱畸形控制,脊柱生长继续,躯体平衡恢复.其中长期功效和并发症尚待观察.     

经前路短节段固定矫形治疗青少年特发性脊柱侧弯的探讨

目的 探讨经前路手术短节段矫形治疗青少年特发性胸/腰段脊柱侧弯的临床疗效,总结分析其并发症.方法 回顾性分析我院2000年1月～2007年12月行前路手术矫形治疗的62例青少年特发性胸\腰段脊柱侧弯.胸段特发性脊柱侧弯39例,术前Cobb角45°～75°(平均53.6°);腰段特发性脊柱侧弯23例,术前Cobb角43°～72°,平均51.7°.术前均进行详细的临床和影像学检查评估.胸段脊柱侧弯患儿均行肺功能测定,对于最大肺活量小于50%的患儿行吹气球等肺功能锻炼达手术要求.按影像学资料拟定同定节段及融合范围.结果 62例患儿均顺利完成手术.胸段脊柱侧弯平均融合4.2个,Cobb角矫正至术后的3°～18°,平均8.5°,平均矫正率为84.1%;腰段脊柱侧弯平均融合4.5个,Cobb角矫正至术后的1°～16°,平均7.9°,平均矫正率为84.7%.发生自发性血胸1例,交感神经损伤8例,医源性平背畸形1例,肠系膜上动脉综合征1例.结论 青少年特发性胸/腰段脊柱侧弯经前路短节段同定可取得良好的矫形效果,充分的术前计划及认真的术中操作可有效减少围手术期和远期并发症的发生.     

40579名中小学生脊柱常规普查分析

目的采用前屈试验普查中小学生脊柱畸形,专科医生用前屈试验和脊柱测量复查,有针对性地进行x线摄片。方法用前屈试验普查29所中小学生脊柱畸形。学校通知家长到专科作进一步检查,当前屈试验阳性,脊柱测量≥5°时,对脊柱作x线检查。结果普查40579名学生,发现脊柱可疑畸形的学生有851人,占学生总数的2．136％。复诊的学生有198人,〈10岁组45人,10-14岁组114人,〉14岁组39人。在各年龄组间比较脊柱测量和前屈试验的阳性率,x2值分别为10．00和10．25,P值均〈0．01,各组间检出率的差别有显著统计学意义。比较x线检查Cobb角〉10°者的阳性率,x2值=1．25,P值〉0.05,各组间差异无统计学意义。结论前屈试验和脊柱测量在学生脊柱畸形的常规体检中简单易行。专科医生把握好前屈试验和脊柱测量的阳性程度,有针对性和选择性地进行x线检查,能够降低学生的x线曝光率。     

河南漯河地区儿童先天性脊柱侧弯患病率调查

目的 了解河南省漯河地区儿童先天性脊柱侧弯患病率及治疗现状.方法 采用分层抽样的方法从漯河地区36所公立幼儿园及小学3～10岁84 325儿童中随机选出15 000名,在其父母签署知情同意书后进行体检,初步筛选出疑似病例.再对疑似病例进行影像学检查确诊为先天性脊柱侧弯.结果 最终有14 326名儿童参与调查,应答率为95.51％.其中,236例儿童被物理体检出脊柱侧弯,233例进行了全脊柱X线正、侧位片检查,38例进行了MRI和CT检查,确诊先天性脊柱侧弯患儿29例(女21例、男8例).先天性脊柱侧弯患病率为2‰(29/14 326),其中女童患病率为2.9‰(21/7 095),男童患病率为1.1‰(8/7 231),两者比较,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).筛查出先天性脊柱侧弯的年龄主要集中在3～4岁(58.62％).畸形类型:半椎体畸形15例、单侧骨桥畸形9例、一侧骨桥合并对侧多节段半椎体畸形4例、L1-4椎体分节不全1例,以半椎体畸形最为多见(51.72％).畸形部位:中上胸椎(T1-8)5例、胸腰段(T9～L2)21例、腰段(L3-5)3例,畸形主要位于胸腰结合部72.41％(21/29).侧凸Cobb角:10～19度16例,20～39度8例,≥40度5例,脊柱侧弯Cobb角以10～19度最多(55.17％).该人群先天性脊柱侧弯知晓率31.03％(9/29),有效治疗率6.90％(2/29).结论 漯河地区儿童先天性脊柱侧弯发病率为0.2％,高于目前报道的全国平均水平(0.1％),女童发病显著高于男童,畸形类型以半椎体多见,部位以胸腰段最多.知晓率、治疗率偏低,先天性脊柱侧弯得到正确治疗的情况不容乐观.     

后路半椎体切除短节段固定治疗儿童不平衡型多发半椎体的效果分析

目的 评价后路半椎体切除术短节段固定治疗儿童不平衡型多发半椎体的临床效果.方法 回顾性分析2003年6月至2013年6月行后路半椎体切除短节段固定术,治疗不平衡型多发半椎体(≥2个)22例的临床资料.其中,男12例,女10例;初次手术年龄3.0～7.5岁,平均4.2岁.手术前、后及末次随访时所有患儿均行站立位全脊柱正侧位X线检查.对比手术前、后冠状面Cobb角、顶椎偏距、冠状面平衡及矢状面局部后凸角、矢状面平衡变化;测量并比较胸椎(T1 ～T12)及脊柱高度(T1～S1)变化.结果 随访时间36～156个月,平均86.1个月.22例共51个半椎体,手术切除41个;平均每例有2.3个半椎体,平均切除1.9个;平均每例固定3个节段.术后侧凸Cobb角12.6°±7.2°明显小于术前45.8°±12.7°,侧凸矫形率为72.5％;术后局部后凸角11.2°±7.5°明显小于术前23.6°±18.0°,后凸矫形率为52.5％,差异均有统计学意义(P均＜0.05),末次随访时无明显丢失.冠状面平衡由术前(14.0±6.7)mm降至术后(8.5±4.0)mm,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).胸椎高度术前为(18.5±1.9)cm,末次随访时增至(24.4±3.0)cm;脊柱高度术前为(29.3±3.7)cm,末次随访时增至(38.7±4.4)cm,差异均有统计学意义(P均＜0.05).结论 对于3.0～7.5岁儿童双侧不平衡型多发半椎体畸形,后路选择性半椎体切除短节段固定矫形效果较好,同时可维持躯干整体平衡,保留脊柱生长潜能.     

学龄期儿童血尿酸水平调查分析

目的 检测学龄期儿童血尿酸(SUA)水平,分析其与腰围、体质量指数(BMI)、血压及腰围/身高比(WHtR)的关系.方法 对2010年3-6月天津市4所中小学进行体检的1 515名学龄期儿童体检的身高、体质量、腰围、血压及SUA进行检测,按不同年龄及性别进行分组,调查不同年龄组及不同性别儿童SUA水平,并根据SUA水平进行分组,比较尿酸正常(NUA)组与高尿酸血症(HUA)组儿童腰围、BMI、WHtR及血压的关系,对SUA水平与身体测量参数各指标之间进行相关分析.结果 HUA 196例,占总人数的12.94%,男生HUA检出率(19.57%)明显高于女生(5.67%),二者比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);HUA组与NUA组比较,BMI、腰围、WHtR、血压均明显增高,SUA水平与年龄、腰围、BMI、血压、WHtR均呈正相关.结论 儿童的SUA水平随着年龄增长而增高;学龄期儿童正常人群中已出现较多的HUA,可认为是高血压、糖尿病、肥胖、高脂血症等疾病的一个危险信号,应早期加以监测,及早控制.     

Predictive factors for the development of scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

OBJECTIVE: Scoliosis is a frequent complication (68-90%) of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Prevention of limb deformities, rehabilitation in knee-ankle-foot-orthoses (KAFOs) and glucocorticoids prolong walking and standing, and might reduce scoliosis. We evaluated possible predictive factors for scoliosis development in a large DMD population. METHODS: Case notes of 123 DMD boys, > or = 17 years, followed at our centre between 1992 and 2002 were reviewed. Univariate analysis was used to relate two outcome measures (age at onset of scoliosis and severity at 17 years) with (i) glucocorticoids treatment; (ii) ages at (a) loss of independent ambulation, (b) rehabilitation into KAFOs, (c) loss of standing, (iii) forced vital capacity (FVC) (%) between 11 and 12 years and (iv) lower limb contractures. RESULTS: In total, 37/123 boys (30%) received intermittent prednisolone (0.75 mg/kg/day, 10 day/month) for a median 1-year (2 months-9 years), starting between 7.7 and 12.4 years (mean 9.5). About 96/123 (78%) were rehabilitated into KAFOs at 10.2+/-1.6 years. Age at loss of ambulation in KAFOs was 12.3+/-1.9 years and at loss of standing 12.8+/-2.1 years. About 95/123 (77%) boys developed scoliosis (Cobb angle >30 degrees ). Mean age+/-S.D. at scoliosis onset was 12.7+/-1.6 years. Forty-three boys (35%) had scoliosis surgery by 15+/-1.2 years. Later age at loss of ambulation (p<0.0001) and longer duration of prednisolone treatment (p=0.01) related to later scoliosis onset. Ages at loss of ambulation and standing were inversely related to scoliosis severity at 17 years (p<0.005). Hip asymmetry and %FVC at 11-12 years were directly related to scoliosis severity (p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: Our data indicate a significant association between prolonged ambulation and a reduced risk of scoliosis development. Glucocorticoid administration, in our series, appear to be associated with a later onset of scoliosis, but did not alter the severity at 17 years, probably reflecting the shorter overall glucocorticoid exposure in this population.     

Trunk asymmetry and screening for scoliosis: a longitudinal cohort study of pubertal schoolchildren

A cohort of children was followed-up annually from an average age of 10.8–13.8 years to assess various measures of trunk asymmetry for their predictive value in the screening of scoliosis. Of 1060 children, 855 (80.7%) participated in the final examination. Trunk asymmetry was measured by the forward bending test and moire topography. A posteroanterior standing radiograph of the spine was taken of those 250 (29.2%) children who had a trunk hump 8 mm. Only 8.3% of the children were found to be symmetric (hump 0–2 mm) in the forward bending test: 65.5% had a hump of 3–7 mm and 26.2% had a hump 8 mm at 13.8 years. Also, moiré fringe asymmetry proved to be common (prevalence of asymmetry > 1 fringe 47.3%), but its correlations with rib hump ( r = 0.16) and Cobb angle ( r = 0.12) were low. At the final examination, the prevalence of scoliosis (Cobb angle 10°) was 9.2%. Two girls (0.2%) needed brace treatment. The forward bending test is preferable to moiré topography in screening for scoliosis, and a hump size of 6 mm at an average age of 10.8 years is the nearest to optimal as a screening threshold.     

Trunk Asymmetry and Scoliosis Anthropometric Measurements in Prepuberal School Children

ABSTRACT. A total of 1060 children (515 girls, 545 boys) were examined for screening of trunk asymmetry and scoliosis at an average age of 10.8 years. The physical examination consisted of height, sitting height, total arm length and leg length inequality determinations and moire topography. Trunk asymmetry was measured by forward bending test and a posteroanterior standing radiograph of the spine was taken of those 188 (17.7%) children who had a trunk hump 6 mm. Only 20.1 % of the children were found to be exactly symmetric in the forward bending test, 47.3% had a right-sided hump and 32.6% had a left-sided hump. Humps of 6 mm or more were significantly ( p =0.03) more prevalent among girls (21.7%) than boys (16.3%). Moiré fringe asymmetry was proved to be common: only 9% of the material was totally symmetric, two thirds had asymmetry of 1 fringe, 26.6% had asymmetry >1 and 2 and 5.4% >2. The prevalence of scoliosis (trunk hump 6 mm and Cobb angle 3±10) was 4.1%. The majority (72.1%) of the curves were left convex.     

Trunk asymmetry and scoliosis, Anthropometric measurements in prepuberal school children

A total of 1060 children (515 girls, 545 boys) were examined for screening of trunk asymmetry ans scoliosis at an average age of 10.8 years. The physical examination consisted of height, sitting height, total arm length and leg length inequality determinations and moiré topography. Trunk asymmetry was measured by forward bending test and a posteroanterior standing radiograph of the spine was taken of those 188 (17.7%) children who had a trunk hump greater than or equal to 6 mm. Only 20.1% of the children were found to be exactly symmetric in the forward bending test, 47.3% had a right-sided hump and 32.6% had a left-side hump. Humps of 6 mm or more were significantly (p = 0.03) more prevalent among girls (21.7%) than boys (16.3%). Moré fringe asymmetry was provided to be common: only 9% of the material was totally symmetric, two thirds has asymmetry of less than or equal to 1 fringe, 26.6% has asymmetry greater than 1 and less than or equal or 2 and 5.4% greater than 2. The prevalence of scoliosis (trunk hump greater than or equal to 6 mm and Cobb angle less than or equal to 10 degree) was 4.1%. The majority (72.1%) of the curves were left convex.