Respiratory impairment and airway closure in patients with untreated idiopathic scoliosis
- 1 July 1970
- Vol. 25 (4) , 451-456
- https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.25.4.451
Abstract
Fifty patients aged 11 to 78 years with untreated idiopathic scoliosis were studied. An increased frequency of respiratory impairment was found, especially in patients with a severe degree of scoliosis. Seven patients under 60 years were unable to work and all had thoracic curves exceeding 100°. None of the patients between 20 and 65 years of age was engaged in hard work and 22% had a disability pension, all because of respiratory impairment. A tendency to increased shortness of breath was noted with increasing curves as well as age.Keywords
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