The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the relationship between sagittal and spinopelvic radiological parameters of the spine and clinical outcomes in adolescents with Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK) by assessing dynamic and static balance, pain, quality of life, and body image. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a correlation between kyphosis severity, spinopelvic measurements, and balance scores in adolescents with Scheuermann's kyphosis? How do pain, body image, and quality of life relate to radiological parameters and clinical findings in these individuals? Are there significant differences in balance, spinopelvic parameters, body image, and quality of life between adolescents with Scheuermann's kyphosis and healthy controls? Participants will undergo radiological evaluation of sagittal spine and spinopelvic parameters using standing lateral spinal radiographs, static and dynamic balance assessments to evaluate postural stability, pain assessment using validated pain scales, and quality of life and body image assessments through standardized questionnaires. Researchers will compare Scheuermann's kyphosis patients and age-matched healthy controls to determine the impact of kyphosis severity on balance, body image, and quality of life.
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Balance Parameters Assessed by Multiple Modalities
Timeframe: At enrollment (Day 0, cross-sectional)