Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu

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internalnotes [1] SRS Terminology Committee and Working Group onSpinal Classification Revised Glossary of Termsby the Working Group on 3-D Classification (Chair Larry Lenke, MD), and the Terminology Committee,March.2000.http://www.srs.org/professio nals/glossary/SRS_revised_glossary_of_terms.htm [2] L.Solomon, Ed.,Apley’s System of Orthopaedics and Fractures, 9th ed., Hodder Arnold, an imprint of Hodder Education, an Hachette UK Company., 2010. [3] Z.Safikhani, M.Fakor, H.Soori, L.Hejazian.,"Prevalence of scoliosis in female students 11-15 years of age in Ahwaz,"Neurosciences., vol. 11(2)(2), pp. 97- 98, April. 2006. [4] H.Wong, J.H.Hui, U.Rajan, H.P.Chia.,"Idiopathic scoliosis in Singapore schoolchildren: a prevalence study 15 years into the screening program,"Spine, (Phila Pa 1976)., vol 15;30(10), pp. 1188-1196, May. 2005. [5] J.Sabirin, R.Bakri, S.N.Buang, A.T.Abdullah, A.Shapie.,"School scoliosis screening programme-a systematic review, Health Technology Assessment Report,"Med J Malaysia., vol. 65(4), pp. 261-267, Dec. 2010. [6] J.Daruwalla, P.Balasubramaniam, S.O.Chay, U.Rajan, H.P.Lee.,"Prevalence and Ethnic Distribution in Singapore School Children," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery., vol. 67, pp.182-184,1985. [7] K.S.Oh, S.L.Chuah, S.Harwant.,"The need for Scoliosis Screening in Malaysia,"Med J Malaysia., vol. 56 (C) (suppl: C), pp. 26-30, 2001. [8] R.D.Adobor, S.Rimeslatten, H.Steen, J.I.Brox.,"School screening and point prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 4000 Norwegian children aged 12 years," Scoliosis., vol. 6, pp. 23, 2011. [9] A.Azlin.,"Screening for scoliosis among students age 11 to 15 years old in Kuala Terengganu. [cross sectional study ]," Kuala Terengganu: UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, 2004. [10] Gillette, Children’s Specialty Healthcare and the Minnesota Department of Health in conjunction with the Twin Cities Spine Center.,"School Screening For Scoliosis,"A Program Manual., 2009. [11] P.J.Roubal, D.C.Freeman, J.D.Placzek.,"Costs and Effectiveness of Scoliosis Screening,"Physiotherapy., vol. 85 (5), pp. 259-68, May. 1999. [12] W.P.Bunnel.,"An Objective Criterion for scoliosis screening," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am)., vol. 66 (9), pp. 1381-1387, Dec. 1984. [13] W.P.Bunnel.,"Outcome of spinal screening,"Spine., vol. 18, pp. 1572-1580, Sept. 1993. [14] S.C.Huang.,"Cut-off point of the Scoliometer in school scoliosis screening,"Spine(Phila Pa 1976)., vol 22 (17), pp.1985-1989, Sept. 1997. [15] J.E.Lonstein, S.Bjorklund, M.H.Weninger, R. P.Nelson.,"Voluntary School Screening for Scoliosis in Minnesota,"Bone and Joint Surgery., vol. 64-A, pp. 481-488,1982. [16] R.L.Mittal, R.Aggerwal, A.K.Sarwal.,"School Screening for scoliosis in India. The evaluation of a scoliometer," Int Orthop., vol. 11, pp. 335-338,1987. [17] S.Willner, A.Udén.,"A prospective prevalence study of scoliosis in Southern Sweden," Acta Orthop Scand., vol. 53(2), pp. 233-237, Apr. 1982. [18] Y.Ohtsuka, M.Yamagata, S.Arai, H.Kitahara, S.Minami.,"School screening for scoliosis by the Ciba University Medical School screening program: results of 1.24 million students over an 8-year period," Spine.,vol. 13(11), pp. 1251-1257, Nov. 1988. [19] Minnesota Department of Health, Community & Family Health Division, Maternal-Child Health Section "Adolescent School Screening for Scoliosis in Minnesota" , A Working Document, Review of Literature and Current Practice , Recommendations, pp. 1-33, September. 2008. [20] W.P.Bunnel.,"Selective screening for scoliosis," Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research., vol. 434, pp. 40-5, 2005. [21] I.A.Archer, R.A.Dickson.,"Stature and idiopathic Scoliosis. A prospective Study," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery., vol. 67, pp. 185-188A,1985. [22] S.Willner.,"Study of height, weight and menarche in girls with idiopathic structural scoliosis," Acta Orthop Scand., Vol. 46, pp. 71-83. 1975. [23] B. P.Yawn, R. A. Yawn.,"The estimated cost of school scoliosis screening,"Spine., vol. 25 (18) (18), pp. 2387-2391, 2000. [24] P.G.Korovessis, M.V.Stamatakis.,"Prediction of Scoliotic Cobb Angle with the use of the Scoliometer," Spine., vol, 21(14), pp. 1661- 1666,July. 1996. [25] R.C.Rooney, B.A.Akbarnia.,"Idiopathic scoliosis in children, an update on screening and bracing,"J Musculoskeletal Medicine., vol. 21(5)(5), pp. 268- 725, 2004.
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spelling 10424 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/view.php?ref=10424 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/search.php?search=!collection407072 Restricted Document Article Journal application/pdf 5 1.6 Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 20 Paper Capture Plug-in Causal Productions 2013-08-26 23:32:36 4396-01-FH02-FPSK-16-07615.pdf UniSZA Private Access Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of scoliosis, a cross-sectional study was conducted by using scoliometer, weighing machine and measuring tape. A structured questionnaire was given to 1001 standard 6 female students in 29 primary schools in Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia. Scoliosis screening was done by measuring Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR) with scoliometer in 832 respondents from February to May 2013. Majority were Malay (98.8%) and 99.4% were 12 years old. Only 1% had family history. Prevalence of scoliosis identified by ATR ≥7˚ on screening was 2.0% and confirmed by Cobb’s angle in standing radiograph ≥10˚was 0.60%. ATR and age distribution, ethnics group and family history of scoliosis were not statistically correlated due to gross unequal distribution of variables. Only 32.6 % of students had menarche that was not correlated with ATR and Cobb’s angle. Weight and height was statistically correlated with ATR readings but not with Cobb’s angle. Girls in age of 12 years still have growth potential and risk of curve progression. Further observation is needed in students with Cobb’s angle ≤10˚and ATR 5-6˚ group. Scoliometer is a reliable screening tool because of significant correlation between ATR and Cobb’s angle statistically. Scoliosis screening with scoliometer is recommended to implement in School Health Services for early detection of scoliosis before progression of curve in high risked standard 6 female primary school students. 46 3 1299-1303 [1] SRS Terminology Committee and Working Group onSpinal Classification Revised Glossary of Termsby the Working Group on 3-D Classification (Chair Larry Lenke, MD), and the Terminology Committee,March.2000.http://www.srs.org/professio nals/glossary/SRS_revised_glossary_of_terms.htm [2] L.Solomon, Ed.,Apley’s System of Orthopaedics and Fractures, 9th ed., Hodder Arnold, an imprint of Hodder Education, an Hachette UK Company., 2010. [3] Z.Safikhani, M.Fakor, H.Soori, L.Hejazian.,"Prevalence of scoliosis in female students 11-15 years of age in Ahwaz,"Neurosciences., vol. 11(2)(2), pp. 97- 98, April. 2006. [4] H.Wong, J.H.Hui, U.Rajan, H.P.Chia.,"Idiopathic scoliosis in Singapore schoolchildren: a prevalence study 15 years into the screening program,"Spine, (Phila Pa 1976)., vol 15;30(10), pp. 1188-1196, May. 2005. [5] J.Sabirin, R.Bakri, S.N.Buang, A.T.Abdullah, A.Shapie.,"School scoliosis screening programme-a systematic review, Health Technology Assessment Report,"Med J Malaysia., vol. 65(4), pp. 261-267, Dec. 2010. [6] J.Daruwalla, P.Balasubramaniam, S.O.Chay, U.Rajan, H.P.Lee.,"Prevalence and Ethnic Distribution in Singapore School Children," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery., vol. 67, pp.182-184,1985. [7] K.S.Oh, S.L.Chuah, S.Harwant.,"The need for Scoliosis Screening in Malaysia,"Med J Malaysia., vol. 56 (C) (suppl: C), pp. 26-30, 2001. [8] R.D.Adobor, S.Rimeslatten, H.Steen, J.I.Brox.,"School screening and point prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 4000 Norwegian children aged 12 years," Scoliosis., vol. 6, pp. 23, 2011. [9] A.Azlin.,"Screening for scoliosis among students age 11 to 15 years old in Kuala Terengganu. [cross sectional study ]," Kuala Terengganu: UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, 2004. [10] Gillette, Children’s Specialty Healthcare and the Minnesota Department of Health in conjunction with the Twin Cities Spine Center.,"School Screening For Scoliosis,"A Program Manual., 2009. [11] P.J.Roubal, D.C.Freeman, J.D.Placzek.,"Costs and Effectiveness of Scoliosis Screening,"Physiotherapy., vol. 85 (5), pp. 259-68, May. 1999. [12] W.P.Bunnel.,"An Objective Criterion for scoliosis screening," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am)., vol. 66 (9), pp. 1381-1387, Dec. 1984. [13] W.P.Bunnel.,"Outcome of spinal screening,"Spine., vol. 18, pp. 1572-1580, Sept. 1993. [14] S.C.Huang.,"Cut-off point of the Scoliometer in school scoliosis screening,"Spine(Phila Pa 1976)., vol 22 (17), pp.1985-1989, Sept. 1997. [15] J.E.Lonstein, S.Bjorklund, M.H.Weninger, R. P.Nelson.,"Voluntary School Screening for Scoliosis in Minnesota,"Bone and Joint Surgery., vol. 64-A, pp. 481-488,1982. [16] R.L.Mittal, R.Aggerwal, A.K.Sarwal.,"School Screening for scoliosis in India. The evaluation of a scoliometer," Int Orthop., vol. 11, pp. 335-338,1987. [17] S.Willner, A.Udén.,"A prospective prevalence study of scoliosis in Southern Sweden," Acta Orthop Scand., vol. 53(2), pp. 233-237, Apr. 1982. [18] Y.Ohtsuka, M.Yamagata, S.Arai, H.Kitahara, S.Minami.,"School screening for scoliosis by the Ciba University Medical School screening program: results of 1.24 million students over an 8-year period," Spine.,vol. 13(11), pp. 1251-1257, Nov. 1988. [19] Minnesota Department of Health, Community & Family Health Division, Maternal-Child Health Section "Adolescent School Screening for Scoliosis in Minnesota" , A Working Document, Review of Literature and Current Practice , Recommendations, pp. 1-33, September. 2008. [20] W.P.Bunnel.,"Selective screening for scoliosis," Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research., vol. 434, pp. 40-5, 2005. [21] I.A.Archer, R.A.Dickson.,"Stature and idiopathic Scoliosis. A prospective Study," Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery., vol. 67, pp. 185-188A,1985. [22] S.Willner.,"Study of height, weight and menarche in girls with idiopathic structural scoliosis," Acta Orthop Scand., Vol. 46, pp. 71-83. 1975. [23] B. P.Yawn, R. A. Yawn.,"The estimated cost of school scoliosis screening,"Spine., vol. 25 (18) (18), pp. 2387-2391, 2000. [24] P.G.Korovessis, M.V.Stamatakis.,"Prediction of Scoliotic Cobb Angle with the use of the Scoliometer," Spine., vol, 21(14), pp. 1661- 1666,July. 1996. [25] R.C.Rooney, B.A.Akbarnia.,"Idiopathic scoliosis in children, an update on screening and bracing,"J Musculoskeletal Medicine., vol. 21(5)(5), pp. 268- 725, 2004.
spellingShingle Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu
summary To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of scoliosis, a cross-sectional study was conducted by using scoliometer, weighing machine and measuring tape. A structured questionnaire was given to 1001 standard 6 female students in 29 primary schools in Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia. Scoliosis screening was done by measuring Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR) with scoliometer in 832 respondents from February to May 2013. Majority were Malay (98.8%) and 99.4% were 12 years old. Only 1% had family history. Prevalence of scoliosis identified by ATR ≥7˚ on screening was 2.0% and confirmed by Cobb’s angle in standing radiograph ≥10˚was 0.60%. ATR and age distribution, ethnics group and family history of scoliosis were not statistically correlated due to gross unequal distribution of variables. Only 32.6 % of students had menarche that was not correlated with ATR and Cobb’s angle. Weight and height was statistically correlated with ATR readings but not with Cobb’s angle. Girls in age of 12 years still have growth potential and risk of curve progression. Further observation is needed in students with Cobb’s angle ≤10˚and ATR 5-6˚ group. Scoliometer is a reliable screening tool because of significant correlation between ATR and Cobb’s angle statistically. Scoliosis screening with scoliometer is recommended to implement in School Health Services for early detection of scoliosis before progression of curve in high risked standard 6 female primary school students.
title Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu
title_full Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu
title_fullStr Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu
title_short Prevalence of Scoliosis in Standard 6 Female Primary School Students in Marang District, Terengganu
title_sort prevalence of scoliosis in standard 6 female primary school students in marang district, terengganu