A simple method for assessing rotational flexibility in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: modified Adam's forward bending test

ŞENKÖYLÜ A., İLHAN M. N., ALTUN N., Samartzis D., Luk K. D. K.

SPINE DEFORMITY, vol.9, no.2, pp.333-339, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s43390-020-00221-2
  • Journal Name: SPINE DEFORMITY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.333-339
  • Keywords: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Rotational, Flexibility, Adams forward bending test, Diagnosis, Decision making, CURVE FLEXIBILITY, PREDICTIVE-VALUE, RELIABILITY, RADIOGRAPH, DEFORMITY, SPINE
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic aptitude of a modified Adams forward bending test (MAFBT), which addresses the coupling phenomenon of axial rotation with reference to the side-bending movement. Also, this evaluation was facilitated by the introduction of our rotational flexibility index (RFI).