Investigating Human Torso Asymmetries: An Observational Longitudinal Study of Fluctuating and Directional Asymmetry in the Scoliotic Torso

The presence of directional and fluctuating asymmetry in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has not been deeply studied. We aimed to test the both a group control group. 24 patients with subjects were subjected geometric morphometrics analyses address our main hypotheses make qualitative visualizations 3D shape changes scoliosis. Our results support hypothesis that asymmetric traits are present groups, but greater degree patients. A visualization tool allows us measure impact have on developed. Adolescent is result developmental instabilities during growth response variables shown different morphological behaviors. Measuring these important, as they can prevent localization deformation expected occur course every individual patient therefore acts key clinical finding may be used prognosis condition.