Prevalence and Correlation of Suspected Scoliosis with Sagittal Spinal Deviations in Early Adolescents: Findings from a School-Based Cross-Sectional Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevalence and Correlation of Suspected Scoliosis with Sagittal Spinal Deviations in Early Adolescents: Findings from a School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Patcharin Nilmart

  • Mantana Vongsirinavarat

  • April 22, 2026

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    The study assessed 255 adolescents aged 12 to 14 for spinal postural abnormalities, focusing on suspected scoliosis and sagittal deviations.

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    21.2% of participants exhibited both suspected scoliosis and sagittal spinal deviations, with flattened thoracic curvature being the most common.

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    Logistic regression indicated that greater body height and lower knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores were significantly associated with spinal deviations.

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    Participants with suspected scoliosis reported more upper back pain and lower self-postural awareness compared to those without deviations.

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    The findings emphasize the need for school-based posture assessments and health education to improve spinal health among adolescents.

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Prevalence and Correlation of Suspected Scoliosis with Sagittal Spinal Deviations in Early Adolescents: Findings from a School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

  • by Patcharin Nilmart, Mantana Vongsirinavarat

  • April 22, 2026

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