Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2010, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (46): 8712-.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2010.46.039

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Scoliosis prevalence survey of adolescents in Guangzhou City during different periods

Li Wei-ping, Wang Zhi-yong, Song Bin, Liu Shang-li, Shen Hui-yong, Huang Jian-rong   

  1. Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou  510120, Guangdong Province, China
  • Online:2010-11-12 Published:2010-11-12
  • Contact: Song Bin, Master, Physician, Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China songbin9806@163.com
  • About author:Li Wei-ping, Master’s supervisor, Associate professor, Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China lwp63@163.com
  • Supported by:

    the Key Tackle Program of Science Commission of Guangdong Province, No. A0000990321*

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: There is not an etiological method for the treatment of scoliosis. Orthopedic therapy and fixation are the only ways for deformed vertebral column. Therefore, it is helpful to reduce the occurrence of scoliosis through regular investigation. However, there is not a scoliosis prevalence survey in a region at different periods.
OBJECTIVE: To observe the prevalence changes of adolescents of Guangzhou City from 1996/1997 to 2005, and to compare the cause between two different periods.
METHODS: A random sample survey of scoliosis was performed on 7-15 years old students in Guangzhou City from January 1996 to November 1997 and February to December 2005, respectively. Three-check screening method was used to calculate the scoliosis prevalence, andχ2 test was performed to analyze the differences of two investigations. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The prevalence of scoliosis was 1.07% in the period of 1996 to 1997, including 0.90% in boys, and 1.26% in girls, with ratio of 1:1.4. The type of scoliosis including 250 idiopathic scoliosis (96.95%), 6 congenital scoliosis and 5 neuropathic scoliosis. The prevalence of scoliosis was 1.21% in 2005, including 0.96% in boys, and 1.49% in girls, with ratio of 1: 1.5. The type of scoliosis including 134 idiopathic scoliosis (97.81%), and 3 neuropathic scoliosis (2.19%). There was no significant differences between two investigations in total prevalence (χ2=3.775, P > 0.05) and male prevalence (χ2=0.442, P > 0.05), but the male prevalence was increased (χ2=4.013, P < 0.05).

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