Association between ribs shape and pulmonary function in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

[2greys]

Highlights

• Chest deformities in Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients affect pulmonary function.

• We present the rib cage deformities related to pulmonary function.

• There are significant relations between ribs shape and spirometric parameters.

• There is no relationship between thoracic spine shape and spirometric parameters.

• Correction of rib cage deformities will serve for better patients’ management.

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[arcangel17]

Hi 222greys.

Here I am commenting twice in one week lol But could you or anyone else explain this in layman's terms for me.

I have Scoliosis ( curvature of the spine. )

and it it definitely affects my emphasima as all my organs are squashed so can only eat little portions of something little and ofteni went to the pulmonary rehab and the excercses were no good to meOR is this a totally different thing altogether

Thanks in advance

And good morning everyone xx

[2greys in reply to arcangel17]

An explanation of "Osteogenesis Imperfecta" can be found here:

gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-...

The study links are direct relationship with rib shape and/or orientation and the Forced Vital Capacity which affects the lung function. Some people with Osteogenesis Imperfecta can actually break their ribs just by coughing.

Curvature of the spine (Scoliosis) does not have that direct relationship, although of course, it does not mean that it cannot affect your FVC, just that there is no significant direct relationship. Some with Scoliosis it can and others not.

I hope that this explained it enough in simple terms for you.

[arcangel17 in reply to 2greys]

Hey 2greys

Sorry its taken so long to reply but this high wind here in Glasgow is murder as use can all imagine

That was so kind of you to explain this to me

I totally understand now and it means I can explain to the consultant in march lol

As he never has an answer except I don't have another patient with scoliosis so dont have answers

Much appreciated

Stay Blessed

X

[2greys in reply to arcangel17]

I know a gentleman, at my regular pub, who has both Scoliosis and moderate COPD who really suffers with acute breathlessness and can only walk 30 yards, yet in comparison I can still do 1/2mile with very severe Emphysema before acute breathlessness sets in. So yes it can certainly affect your breathing.

[arcangel17 in reply to 2greys]

Thank you sweetheart that's so much better to understand yeah on a good day I can walk about 1/2 mile like yourself but next day I suffer but soilder on as they say bad day I can barely walk to the loo and back

Eating and breathing are a few of my problems with being so hunched over

I absolutely loved going to the pulmonary rehab

But found 7/12 excersise were not suitable for me to do but they were great and tried to find alternative ways nut it's hard when you cant straighten up I'd just LOVE to be able to take even one HUGE breath in to see how it feels

But many many thanks and hugs for your replys and explanations

With having dyslexia its difficult to understand all the wording

Take care

Hope your having a wonderful weekend

Xx arcangel17