Table 1 Patient demographics
Congenital kyphosis | Scheuermann kyphosis | Tuberculotic kyphosis | Control | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | 16 | 40 | 13 | 69 |
Age | 13.9 ± 2.7 | 18.0 ± 5.5 | 23.8 ± 8.6 | 18.1 ± 6.5 |
Sex (male/female) | 6/10 | 34/6 | 8/5 | 48/21 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 18.9 ± 2.9 | 24.0 ± 2.7 | 21.7 ± 2.4 | 22.0 ± 3.4 |
Degree of kyphosis | 63° ± 20° | 74° ± 9° | 88° ± 22° | -- |
Apex location | ||||
Thoracic spine | 9 (56.3%) | 34 (85.0%) | 9 (69.2%) | -- |
Lumbar spine | 7 (43.7%) | 6 (15.0%) | 4 (30.8%) | -- |