Handgrip strength assessment at baseline in addition to bone parameters could potentially predict the risk of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

• Main Authors: Rufina Wing Lum Lau (Author), Ka Yee Cheuk (Author), Vivian Wing Yin Hung (Author), Fiona Wai Ping Yu (Author), Elisa Man Shan Tam (Author), Lyn Lee Ning Wong (Author), Jiajun Zhang (Author), Wayne Yuk Wai Lee (Author), Jack Chun Yiu Cheng (Author), Tsz Ping Lam (Author), Adam Yiu Chung Lau (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by deranged bone and muscle qualities, which are important prognostic factors for curve progression. This retrospective case-control study aims to investigate whether the baseline muscle parameters, in addition to the bone parameters...