Higher prevalence of trunk rotation among Egyptian students in urban than in countryside areas

Abstract

IntroductionThis study was conducted to compare the prevalence of trunk rotation in selected urban and countryside areas in Egypt.MethodsOverall, 840 male students aged 10–15 years were divided into 2 equal groups: group A, representing urban schools, and group B, representing countryside schools. Both groups were first screened with the Adams forward bend test; then, the Scoliometer HD application was used to determine the angle of trunk rotation. Children with a reading of 7° or more (≥ 20° Cobb angle) were referred to a medical facility and their parents were informed about the findings.ResultsIn group A, the Adams forward bend test showed a higher prevalence of trunk rotation (41.43%) than in group B (17.14%). The Scoliometer HD application readings (≥ 7°) indicated a significant difference between the 2 groups: group A result was 12.61% and group B result was 5%.ConclusionsMale students of urban schools exhibit a higher prevalence of trunk rotation than those of countryside schools.