Tuberc Respir Dis.  1984 Dec;31(4):183-189. 10.4046/trd.1984.31.4.183.

Ventilatory Lung Function in Scoliosis

• KMID: 2528762
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1984.31.4.183

Abstract

This study analyzed the preoperative ventilatory lung function of 86 subjects of scoliosis and also compared pre. and postoperatively, in 28 subjects. The results are summarized as follows; 1) The ventilatory lung function test of 86 subjects with scoliosis showed only the reduction in % predicted FVC and free of expiratory flow limitation. 2) Major angle of scoliosis was significantly correlated with % predicted FVC, especially in subjects with idiopathic thoracic or paralytic scoliosis. 3) The mean of % predicted FVC was reduced even in the group of angle of scoliosis less than 61 degrees. 4) The effect of significant kyphosis on % predicted FVC didn't seem to be additive to that of scoliosis. 5) The angle of scoliosis and % predicted FVC were varied with the etiology and type of curve of scoliosis. 6) The postoperative % predicted FVC was improved or stationary in 25/28 subjects(89. 3% ).