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Bleeding time and scoliosis

A Udén, I M Nilsson, S Willner

    Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study found that individuals with scoliosis, particularly females with idiopathic scoliosis, exhibit prolonged bleeding times. These findings suggest collagen abnormalities contribute to various scoliosis types.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Orthopedics
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Collagen abnormalities are implicated in idiopathic scoliosis.
    • A correlation exists between collagen's platelet aggregating power and bleeding time in scoliosis patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate bleeding time in patients with different types of scoliosis.
    • To further explore the role of collagen abnormalities in scoliosis etiology.

    Main Methods:

    • Bleeding time was measured in 195 scoliosis cases and 318 controls.
    • Patients were categorized into idiopathic, paralytic, and congenital scoliosis groups.

    Main Results:

    • Females, especially those with idiopathic scoliosis, showed significantly longer bleeding times.

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  • Paralytic scoliosis patients also had prolonged bleeding times compared to controls.
  • Congenital scoliosis patients did not show significant differences from controls.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prolonged bleeding time is associated with idiopathic and paralytic scoliosis.
    • These results support the involvement of collagen abnormalities in the pathogenesis of various scoliosis forms.
    • Bleeding time in idiopathic scoliosis was not influenced by age or curve severity.