Abstract
The spine deformity following C. V. A. hemiplegia was investigated from the roentogenological study of 54 patients.
1) The prevalence of scoliosis was 24.1per cent. And it's average angle was 19.6± 6.8 degree.
2) There were 8 C-curves and 5 S-curves. C-curve developed in 4 right hemiplegic patients and 4 left hemiplegic patients, and S-curve developed in 5 left hemiplegic patients and 1 right hemiplegic patient. C-curve had convexity toward the paralysed side except one case, on the other hand S-curve had convexity toward the intact side except one case.
3) There was no relationship between scoliosis and the Brunnstrom's recovery stage.
4) There was no relationship between scoliosis and the period after onset of C. V. A. hemiplegia.
5) 2 of 4 patients with help of wheel chair and 5 of 16 patients with S. L. B. and T cane and 6 of 15 patients with T cane had scoliosis.
On the other hand, there was no scoliosis in patients who walked for themselves.
6) Compared with patients who had no scoliosis, scoliosis patients had increased thoracic kyphosis and decreased lumbar lordosis.
