Archer I A, Dickson R A
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1985 Mar;67(2):185-8. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.67B2.3980522.
A study of 130 scoliotic children with curves measuring 10 degrees or more has been performed in order to elucidate the importance of stature, growth and development. Girls with adolescent idiopathic curves measuring 15 degrees or more were taller than girls with smaller idiopathic curves and taller than those whose scoliosis was secondary to leg-length inequality (pelvic tilt scoliosis). No differences were observed as regards growth velocity or development. The increased standing height may be genetic but the uncoiling effect of the normal kyphosis to give a flat lateral profile is a more likely cause. The familial trend in idiopathic scoliosis may therefore be explained by the genetically determined shape of the spine in the median (sagittal) plane.
为了阐明身高、生长和发育的重要性，对130名脊柱侧弯角度在10度及以上的儿童进行了一项研究。青春期特发性脊柱侧弯角度在15度及以上的女孩比侧弯角度较小的特发性脊柱侧弯女孩更高，也比脊柱侧弯继发于腿长不等（骨盆倾斜性脊柱侧弯）的女孩更高。在生长速度或发育方面未观察到差异。身高增加可能是遗传因素，但正常后凸的展开效应使侧面轮廓变平更可能是原因。因此，特发性脊柱侧弯的家族倾向可能由脊柱在正中（矢状）平面上由基因决定的形状来解释。
