Publications by authors named "M Rubega"
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity characterized by a lateral deviation of at least 10° Cobb, categorized into idiopathic and non-idiopathic forms, caused by identifiable factors like congenital abnormalities, neuromuscular conditions, or genetic syndromes. This case report discusses a 15-year-old girl with growth delay and growth hormone (GH) deficiency who experienced rapid scoliosis progression. Initial evaluations were normal, and electroencephalography (EEG) showed nonspecific alterations, but further assessment revealed a MYH3 gene variant associated with scoliosis, short stature, and distinct facial features.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe pathophysiology of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is not yet fully understood, but multifactorial hypotheses have been proposed that include defective central nervous system (CNS) control of posture, biomechanics, and body schema alterations. To deepen CNS control of posture in AIS, electroencephalographic (EEG) activity during a simple balance task in adolescents with and without AIS was parsed into EEG microstates. Microstates are quasi-stable spatial distributions of the electric potential of the brain that last tens of milliseconds.
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- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity affecting around 4% of the global population, with research suggesting links to visual-spatial perception and sensory integration issues over the past 15 years.
- A comprehensive review of 61 relevant studies revealed significant problems with standing balance in AIS patients, showing increased reliance on visual and proprioceptive cues, along with abnormal muscle activity and brain wave patterns.
- Treatment with bracing appears to positively impact balance and gait in individuals with AIS, although the evidence is limited regarding other treatment options due to methodological inconsistencies in studies.
Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of scoliosis. AIS is a three-dimensional morphological spinal deformity that affects approximately 1-3% of adolescents. Not all factors related to the etiology of AIS have yet been identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBody-Related Attentional Bias in Adolescents Affected by Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ
September 2023
Attentional biases toward body-related information increase body dissatisfaction. This can lead at-risk populations to develop psychopathologies. This phenomenon has not been extensively studied in girls affected by idiopathic scoliosis.
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