Early diagnostics of posture disorders in children and adolescents
The article presents the results of the analysis of statistical data on the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders among children aged 017 years. Over a period of 5 years, the dynamics of the prevalence of posture disorders and scoliosis among children was estimated. Factors contributing to the formation of improper posture in children and its effect on other organs and systems of the body are indicated. The methods used to assess the musculoskeletal system are presented. Described is a method of computational optical topography, on the basis of which a topograph of optical deformations of the spine was created, the principle of operation and capabilities of the device. The possibility of using a topographer of optical deformations of the spine for screening examinations with the aim of early detection of posture disorders in children and adolescents is justified.