Body composition in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Ramírez, Manuel G.; Martínez‐Llorens, Juana; Sánchez, Juan F.; Bagó, Joan; Molina, A.; Gea, Joaquim; Cáceres, Enrique Cerrillo Martín de

doi:10.1007/s00586-012-2465-y

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“…A comparably increased prevalence of underweight status in this patient population is reported [2,3]. It is also noteworthy that between 21 and 26 % of female patients with AIS have been shown to have a BMI lower than 17.5 kg/m 2 [3,4,6]-a range considered to be anorexic.…”

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“…Both female [3,4] and male [2,5] patients with AIS tend to be leaner and have a significantly lower body weight and body mass index (BMI), compared with healthy age-matched controls. A comparably increased prevalence of underweight status in this patient population is reported [2,3]. It is also noteworthy that between 21 and 26 % of female patients with AIS have been shown to have a BMI lower than 17.5 kg/m 2 [3,4,6]-a range considered to be anorexic.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although the aetiology of AIS remains uncertain, there is general consensus that the progression of scoliosis is associated with growth during puberty [2]. Both female [3,4] and male [2,5] patients with AIS tend to be leaner and have a significantly lower body weight and body mass index (BMI), compared with healthy age-matched controls. A comparably increased prevalence of underweight status in this patient population is reported [2,3].…”

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Anthropometric characteristics, high prevalence of undernutrition and weight loss: impact on outcomes in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after spinal fusion

Tarrant

Nugent

et al. 2014

Eur Spine J

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This study demonstrated that clinically severe postoperative weight loss >10%, identified in almost one-third of this AIS cohort, was associated with significantly increased wound infection incidence. Early detection and prevention of severe postoperative weight loss in patients with AIS who undergo spinal fusion may be beneficial in reducing wound infection risk. This study confirms a body of literature indicating the significantly lower weight and BMI in patients with AIS compared with healthy controls.

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Anthropometric characteristics, high prevalence of undernutrition and weight loss: impact on outcomes in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after spinal fusion

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Nugent

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“…Incidence of AIS patients below undernourishment degree 1 or even within the margins of anorexia nervosa (AN) is above the general population [6][7][8].…”

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Fasting total ghrelin levels are increased in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Gennero¹,

Conte-Auriol²,

Mus³

et al. 2013

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Background: A control study was designed to investigate circulating Ghrelin levels in adolescent girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and controls. Eating behavioral disorders, endocrine disorders, abnormal growth pattern and osteopenia have been well documented in AIS. Ghrelin is an orexigenic hormone produced by the stomach which reflects body weight changes and stimulates growth hormone secretion. Recently, it has been shown to be associated with bone metabolism and eating behavior. However, the circulating levels of ghrelin have never been evaluated in AIS patients. Methods: Forty nine AIS girls and 15 controls were included. Anthropometric parameters and fasting circulating total ghrelin were measured. Curve severity was evaluated in AIS girls. The relationships between ghrelin and age, body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), BMI Z-score and corrected anthropometric parameters were analyzed in AIS girls and controls. Results: There was no significant difference in body weight, height, BMI or BMI Z-score between AIS and controls. Serum ghrelin level was 1.8 fold higher in AIS girls than in controls. Elevation of ghrelin levels remained significant when corrected BMI or corrected BMI Z-score were considered. Unlike in controls, positive correlations were found between ghrelin and age in AIS girls with a gradual increase of circulating ghrelin with age. Conclusions: We have observed significantly higher circulating ghrelin levels in AIS than in controls with a positive correlation with age. This pilot-study suggests that ghrelin signaling might play a role in the initiation or development of AIS. Further studies are needed to validate theses results.

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“…Furthermore, compared to healthy age-matched controls, a significant decrease in respiratory and limb muscle function was also observed in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis that was associated with poorer exercise capacity, regardless of lung function 76 . Indeed, patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis exhibited significant alterations in body composition 77,78 .…”

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Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction: From Chronic Respiratory Disease to Critically Ill Patients

Barreiro¹

2016

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Muscle dysfunction, defined as the loss of either strength or endurance properties of muscles, is a prominent comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that leads to impairment of the patients' exercise capacity and quality of life. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease skeletal muscle dysfunction may affect both respiratory and limb muscles. However, the latter are usually more severely affected. Importantly, survival and COPD mortality are negatively influenced by dysfunction of the lower limb muscles and poor muscle mass as measured by mid-thigh cross-sectional area. In the current review, we discuss the effects of skeletal muscle dysfunction and wasting on the outcome of COPD. Additionally, whether muscle dysfunction takes place in respiratory disorders other than COPD, such as cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, scoliosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension along with critical illness, is also reviewed herein. Identification of skeletal muscle dysfunction should be included in the routine assessment of patients with chronic respiratory disorders and in critical care settings and should be considered as a relevant target for treatment. Corresponding author: Esther Barreiro, ebarreiro@imim.es

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Body composition in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Cited by 55 publications

References 25 publications

Anthropometric characteristics, high prevalence of undernutrition and weight loss: impact on outcomes in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after spinal fusion

Anthropometric characteristics, high prevalence of undernutrition and weight loss: impact on outcomes in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after spinal fusion

Fasting total ghrelin levels are increased in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction: From Chronic Respiratory Disease to Critically Ill Patients

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