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Orthopedic Research Online Journal

Orthopedic Examination of Junior Female Wrestlers: A Case Study

Submission: March 03, 2021Published: March 17, 2021

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2021.08.000679

ISSN : 2576-8875
Volume8 Issue1

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible influence of female wrestling on the musculoskeletal system of junior female wrestlers.

Method: The study involved 16 freestyle junior female wrestlers. Orthopedic examination was carried out by optical topography Formetric 4D measurements.

Results: Of the 16 subjects of the sample, 12 children were orthopedically normal, 3 patients had false scoliosis and 1 has Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The results obtained revealed that contralateral side of deviation of the curve of the spine in subjects with scoliosis is statistically significant (p = 0.002). Furthermore, the relationship between lower midline and contralateral side of deviation of the curve of the spine in patients with false scoliosis is statistically significant (p = 0.003).

Conclusion: The Formetric 4D provides a safe method to monitor and track the progression of postural deformities in young athletes. It can be reliably used in the surveillance of patients with AIS.

Keywords: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Wrestlers; Surface topography; Formetric 4D

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