Spine Deformities in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Spine Deformities in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood.
 While JIA usually affects the ankle and knee joints, it can also affect hip, cervical spine
 and shoulder involvement. Secondary problems such as spine involvement or lack of weight
 transfer may lead to scoliosis. The aim of this study was to perform scoliosis screening in
 children with JIA and to evaluate families' awareness of scoliosis.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)is the most common chronic rheumatic disease in childhood.
 While JIA usually affects the ankle and knee joints, it can also affect hip, cervical spine
 and shoulder involvement. Secondary problems such as spine involvement or lack of weight
 transfer may lead to scoliosis. The aim of this study was to perform scoliosis screening in
 children with JIA and to evaluate families' awareness of scoliosis. aged 4-16 years will
 include in the study. Trunk rotation measure with scoliometer by applying forward bending
 test. Children with more than 5 rotations will send to the X-ray. 28 questions will asked,
 which evaluate the demographic characteristics of children, their educational status, their
 participation in sports activities, and the physical appearance of families about their
 children. These questions will asked if the parents had heard of scoliosis before, where they
 heard it, and whether anyone had scoliosis in the family. Families who complained of posture
 disorder will asked which shoulder is high without looking at their children and whether they
 see any height when they leaned forward and the pain situation in their children. Statistical
 analysis of the data using the SPSS 24.0 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) program.
 In all analyzes, p≤0.05 consider statistically significant.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Having been diagnosed with rheumatology age between 6-16,

 -  to be diagnosed at least 6 months ago;

 -  ability to walk independently; ability to read and write in Turkish; able to follow
 simple instructions

 -  no pathology in visual ability and hearing

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  a history of specific balance problems (i.e., diagnosed vestibular or neurological
 disorder);

 -  severe musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiovascular disorders that limit mobility;

 -  use of medication(s) such as sedatives and hypnotics, antidepressants and
 benzodiazepines

 -  participate in scoliosis rehabilitation in the lasts 6-months.