What is known in terms of Vitamin D deficiency and scoliosis? This is what I have found, but just wondering what any one else knows.
In a 2005 study: osteopenia is suggested as an important risk factor for curve progression. They found that 27% to 38 % of girls with idiopathic scoliosis also had osteopenia. Here is the title:Osteopenia: a new prognostic factor of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
In a 2008 study, girls with scoliosis who progressed during brace treatment versus those who did not, had higher rates of osteopenia (along with other factors). The study concluded that "Osteopenia might be an independent risk factor in the curve progression during brace treatment." Here is the title: The role of initial bone mineral status in predicting the early outcome of brace treatment in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
In another 2008 study, it concluded "Low bone mineral status in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis" (this is also the title of the study, although it does not conclude whether or not which the causative factor).
Lastly, a 2003 study concluded: "Inadequate calcium intake is a significant determinant on generalised osteopenia in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis." (also the title)
I found all of these studies (all done in China) on one particular website that was pondering the role of Vitamin D deficiency in scoliosis, since Vitamin D is a key factor in bone mineral density and calcium uptake. Regardless of the legitimacy of this website, all the studies can be found there: http://www.easy-immune-health.com/vi...scoliosis.html
(I have yet to read the entire studies, but looked at the abstracts).
Have any of you, adults or kids, been tested for osteopenia, osteoperosis, or Vitamin D? And, if osteopenia is indeed present in upwards of 38% of AIS, why are orthopedists not testing for it (at least the 4 we went to did not- no one has ever suggested it). My daughter has not been tested for osteopenia as of yet, but was just tested for Vitamin D and is deficient (19). I also understand that Vitamin D deficiency is higher in higher latitudes, as is the prevalence of scoliosis (while this could be related to other factors, I still find it curious).
Just wondering any one else's thoughts on all of this. Always looking for an answer.
Brooke
In a 2005 study: osteopenia is suggested as an important risk factor for curve progression. They found that 27% to 38 % of girls with idiopathic scoliosis also had osteopenia. Here is the title:Osteopenia: a new prognostic factor of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
In a 2008 study, girls with scoliosis who progressed during brace treatment versus those who did not, had higher rates of osteopenia (along with other factors). The study concluded that "Osteopenia might be an independent risk factor in the curve progression during brace treatment." Here is the title: The role of initial bone mineral status in predicting the early outcome of brace treatment in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
In another 2008 study, it concluded "Low bone mineral status in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis" (this is also the title of the study, although it does not conclude whether or not which the causative factor).
Lastly, a 2003 study concluded: "Inadequate calcium intake is a significant determinant on generalised osteopenia in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis." (also the title)
I found all of these studies (all done in China) on one particular website that was pondering the role of Vitamin D deficiency in scoliosis, since Vitamin D is a key factor in bone mineral density and calcium uptake. Regardless of the legitimacy of this website, all the studies can be found there: http://www.easy-immune-health.com/vi...scoliosis.html
(I have yet to read the entire studies, but looked at the abstracts).
Have any of you, adults or kids, been tested for osteopenia, osteoperosis, or Vitamin D? And, if osteopenia is indeed present in upwards of 38% of AIS, why are orthopedists not testing for it (at least the 4 we went to did not- no one has ever suggested it). My daughter has not been tested for osteopenia as of yet, but was just tested for Vitamin D and is deficient (19). I also understand that Vitamin D deficiency is higher in higher latitudes, as is the prevalence of scoliosis (while this could be related to other factors, I still find it curious).
Just wondering any one else's thoughts on all of this. Always looking for an answer.
Brooke
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