Research & Literature

Surgical versus non-surgical interventions in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Bettany-Saltikov J, Weiss HR, Chockalingam N, et al.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015; CD010663 doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010663.pub2.

Evolution of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results of a multicenter study at 20 years' follow-up.

Pesenti S, Jouve JL, Morin C, et al.

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR 2015; (101(5)):619-22.

Electronic monitoring of orthopedic brace compliance.

Rahman T, Sample W, Yorgova P, et al.

Journal of children's orthopaedics 2015; (9(5)):365-9 doi:10.1007/s11832-015-0679-3.

Prediction of Curve Progression in Idiopathic Scoliosis: Validation of the Sanders Skeletal Maturity Staging System.

Sitoula P, Verma K, Holmes L, et al.

Spine 2015; (40(13)):1006-13 doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000000952.

Natural History of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Skeletally Mature Patients: A Critical Review.

Agabegi SS, Kazemi N, Sturm PF, Mehlman CT

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015; (23(12)):714-23 doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-14-00037.

The relationship of calcaneal apophyseal ossification and Sanders hand scores to the timing of peak height velocity in adolescents.

Nicholson AD, Sanders JO, Liu RW, Cooperman DR

The bone & joint journal 2015; (97-B(12)):1710-7 doi:10.1302/0301-620X.97B12.36574.

Effect of Compliance Counseling on Brace Use and Success in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Karol LA, Virostek D, Felton K, Wheeler L

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2016; (98(1)):9-14 doi:10.2106/JBJS.O.00359.

The effectiveness of the SpineCor brace for the conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Comparison with the Boston brace.

Gutman G, Benoit M, Joncas J, et al.

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society 2016; (16(5)):626-31.

Body Image and Quality of Life and Brace Wear Adherence in Females With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Schwieger T, Campo S, Weinstein SL, et al.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2017; (37(8)):e519-e523 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000000734.

The prevalence of intraspinal anomalies in infantile and juvenile patients with "presumed idiopathic" scoliosis: a MRI-based analysis of 504 patients.

Zhang W, Sha S, Xu L, et al.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2016; (17()):189 doi:10.1186/s12891-016-1026-7.

[Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis : Guideline for practical application].

Seifert J, Thielemann F, Bernstein P

Der Orthopade 2016; (45(6)):509-17 doi:10.1007/s00132-016-3274-5.

Bi-planar spinal stereoradiography of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: considerations in 3D alignment and functional balance.

Pasha S, Capraro A, Cahill PJ, et al.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society 2016; (25(10)):3234-3241 doi:10.1007/s00586-016-4661-7.

The Effect of the Risser Stage on Bracing Outcome in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Karol LA, Virostek D, Felton K, et al.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2016; (98(15)):1253-9 doi:10.2106/JBJS.15.01313.

Physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises - a comprehensive review of seven major schools.

Berdishevsky H, Lebel VA, Bettany-Saltikov J, et al.

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2016; (11()):20 doi:10.1186/s13013-016-0076-9.

Spinal growth velocity versus height velocity in predicting curve progression in peri-pubertal girls with idiopathic scoliosis.

Shi B, Mao S, Liu Z, et al.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2016; (17(1)):368 doi:10.1186/s12891-016-1221-6.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and back pain.

Balagué F, Pellisé F

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2016; (11(1)):27 doi:10.1186/s13013-016-0086-7.

Radiological Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients More Than 22 Years After Treatment.

Simony A, Christensen SB, Carreon LY, Andersen MO

Spine deformity 2015; (3(5)):436-439 doi:10.1016/j.jspd.2015.03.003.

Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Added to the Standard of Care Lead to Better Cobb Angle Outcomes in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis - an Assessor and Statistician Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Schreiber S, Parent EC, Khodayari Moez E, et al.

PloS one 2016; (11(12)):e0168746 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0168746.

Radiation dose of digital radiography (DR) versus micro-dose x-ray (EOS) on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 2016 SOSORT- IRSSD "John Sevastic Award" Winner in Imaging Research.

Hui SC, Pialasse JP, Wong JY, et al.

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2016; (11()):46 doi:10.1186/s13013-016-0106-7.

The Clinical Effectiveness of School Screening Programme for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Malaysia.

Deepak AS, Ong JY, Choon D, et al.

Malaysian orthopaedic journal 2017; (11(1)):41-46 doi:10.5704/MOJ.1703.018.

Modic Changes and Disc Degeneration of Nonfused Segments 27 to 45 Years After Harrington Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Comparison to Healthy Controls.

Akazawa T, Kotani T, Sakuma T, et al.

Spine 2018; (43(8)):556-561 doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000002362.

Curve progression after long-term brace treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: comparative results between over and under 30 Cobb degrees - SOSORT 2017 award winner.

Aulisa AG, Guzzanti V, Falciglia F, et al.

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2017; (12()):36 doi:10.1186/s13013-017-0142-y.

Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: how many patients require treatment to prevent one deterioration? - results from a randomized controlled trial - "SOSORT 2017 Award Winner".

Schreiber S, Parent EC, Hill DL, et al.

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2017; (12()):26 doi:10.1186/s13013-017-0137-8.

Screening for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

, Grossman DC, Curry SJ, et al.

JAMA 2018; (319(2)):165-172 doi:10.1001/jama.2017.19342.

Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Does Not Match Skeletal Growth.

Cheung JPY, Cheung PWH, Samartzis D, Luk KD

Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2018; (476(2)):429-436 doi:10.1007/s11999.0000000000000027.

Imaging in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Ng SY, Bettany-Saltikov J

The open orthopaedics journal 2017; (11()):1500-1520 doi:10.2174/1874325001711011500.

2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth.

Negrini S, Donzelli S, Aulisa AG, et al.

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2018; (13()):3 doi:10.1186/s13013-017-0145-8.

Prevalence and risk factors for neural axis anomalies in idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.

Heemskerk JL, Kruyt MC, Colo D, et al.

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society 2018; (18(7)):1261-1271 doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2018.02.013.

Incidence of Neuraxial Abnormalities Is Approximately 8% Among Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Meta-analysis.

Faloon M, Sahai N, Pierce TP, et al.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2018; (476(7)):1506-1513 doi:10.1007/s11999.0000000000000196.

Prevalence of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.

Penha PJ, Ramos NLJP, de Carvalho BKG, et al.

Spine 2018; (43(24)):1710-1718 doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000002725.

Clinically Significant Psychological and Emotional Distress in 32% of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients.

Sanders AE, Andras LM, Iantorno SE, et al.

Spine deformity 2018; (6(4)):435-440 doi:10.1016/j.jspd.2017.12.014.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis for the primary care physician: frequently asked questions.

Ghanem I, Rizkallah M

Current opinion in pediatrics 2019; (31(1)):48-53 doi:10.1097/MOP.0000000000000705.

How Common Is Back Pain and What Biopsychosocial Factors Are Associated With Back Pain in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

Wong AYL, Samartzis D, Cheung PWH, Cheung JPY

Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2019; (477(4)):676-686 doi:10.1097/CORR.0000000000000569.

Spinal phantom comparability study of Cobb angle measurement of scoliosis using digital radiographic imaging.

Chung N, Cheng YH, Po HL, et al.

Journal of orthopaedic translation 2018; (15()):81-90 doi:10.1016/j.jot.2018.09.005.

Quality of life and patient satisfaction in bracing treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Piantoni L, Tello CA, Remondino RG, et al.

Scoliosis and spinal disorders 2018; (13()):26 doi:10.1186/s13013-018-0172-0.

Predictive factors for brace treatment outcome in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a best-evidence synthesis.

van den Bogaart M, van Royen BJ, Haanstra TM, et al.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society 2019; (28(3)):511-525 doi:10.1007/s00586-018-05870-6.

Back Pain and Outcomes of Pregnancy After Instrumented Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Grabala P, Helenius I, Buchowski JM, et al.

World neurosurgery 2019; (124()):e404-e410 doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.106.

Neural Axis Abnormalities in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Indicated Irrespective of Curve Severity?

Fruergaard S, Ohrt-Nissen S, Dahl B, et al.

Neurospine 2019; (16(2)):339-346 doi:10.14245/ns.1836154.077.

Mental health of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and their parents in China: a cross-sectional survey.

Wang H, Li T, Yuan W, et al.

BMC psychiatry 2019; (19(1)):147 doi:10.1186/s12888-019-2128-1.

Clinical diagnosis-part I: what is really caused by Chiari I.

Ciaramitaro P, Ferraris M, Massaro F, Garbossa D

Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2019; (35(10)):1673-1679 doi:10.1007/s00381-019-04206-z.

The Natural History of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Weinstein SL

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2019; (39(Issue 6, Supplement 1 Suppl 1)):S44-S46 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001350.

Is It Growth or Natural History? Increasing Spinal Deformity After Sanders Stage 7 in Females With AIS.

Grothaus O, Molina D, Jacobs C, et al.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2020; (40(3)):e176-e181 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001415.

The end of being a straight child: an autoethnography of coping with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Grantham W, Jespersen E, Płaszewski M

Disability and rehabilitation 2021; (43(3)):362-369 doi:10.1080/09638288.2019.1624989.

Physical Therapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercises May Reduce Curve Progression in Mild Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves.

Zapata KA, Sucato DJ, Jo CH

Pediatric physical therapy : the official publication of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association 2019; (31(3)):280-285 doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000621.

Providence nighttime bracing is effective in treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis even in curves larger than 35°.

Simony A, Beuschau I, Quisth L, et al.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society 2019; (28(9)):2020-2024 doi:10.1007/s00586-019-06077-z.

Genome-wide association study identifies 14 previously unreported susceptibility loci for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Japanese.

Kou I, Otomo N, Takeda K, et al.

Nature communications 2019; (10(1)):3685 doi:10.1038/s41467-019-11596-w.

Back Pain and Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at 5-Year Follow-up: Comparison with Healthy Controls and Patients with Untreated Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Helenius L, Diarbakerli E, Grauers A, et al.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2019; (101(16)):1460-1466 doi:10.2106/JBJS.18.01370.

Skeletally Immature Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves 15°-24° Are at High Risk for Progression.

Zapata KA, Sucato DJ, Lee MC, Jo CH

Spine deformity 2019; (7(6)):870-874 doi:10.1016/j.jspd.2019.02.012.

Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial (BrAIST): Development and Validation of a Prognostic Model in Untreated Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Simplified Skeletal Maturity System.

Dolan LA, Weinstein SL, Abel MF, et al.

Spine deformity 2019; (7(6)):890-898.e4 doi:10.1016/j.jspd.2019.01.011.

Health-related quality of life, including marital and reproductive status, of middle-aged Japanese women with posterior spinal fusion using Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Longer than 22-year follow-up.

Kino K, Fujiwara K, Fujishiro T, et al.

Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association 2020; (25(5)):820-824 doi:10.1016/j.jos.2019.11.007.

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Common Questions and Answers.

Kuznia AL, Hernandez AK, Lee LU

American family physician 2020; (101(1)):19-23.

Health-Related Quality of Life in Nonoperated Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Middle Years: A Mean 25-Year Follow-up Study.

Watanabe K, Ohashi M, Hirano T, et al.

Spine 2020; (45(2)):E83-E89 doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000003216.

High Risk of Mismatch Between Sanders and Risser Staging in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Are We Guiding Treatment Using the Wrong Classification?

Minkara A, Bainton N, Tanaka M, et al.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2020; (40(2)):60-64 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001135.

Low Body Mass Index for Early Screening of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comparison Based on Standardized Body Mass Index Classifications.

Kim S, Uhm JY, Chae DH, Park Y

Asian nursing research 2020; (14(1)):24-29 doi:10.1016/j.anr.2019.12.003.

Prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Turkey: an epidemiological study.

Yılmaz H, Zateri C, Kusvuran Ozkan A, et al.

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society 2020; (20(6)):947-955 doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2020.01.008.

Is brace treatment unnecessary for cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis above Risser sign 3?

Kawasaki S, Shigematsu H, Tanaka M, et al.

Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association 2020; (25(6)):975-979 doi:10.1016/j.jos.2020.01.007.

An analysis of clinical risk factors for adolescent scoliosis caused by spinal cord abnormalities in China: proposal for a selective whole-spine MRI examination scheme.

Xu W, Zhang X, Zhu Y, et al.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2020; (21(1)):187 doi:10.1186/s12891-020-3182-z.

Skeletal growth velocity of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: abnormal in spine but normal in lower limbs.

Shu S, Gu Q, Zhang T, et al.

Annals of translational medicine 2020; (8(6)):359 doi:10.21037/atm.2020.02.48.

From genetics to epigenetics to unravel the etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Pérez-Machado G, Berenguer-Pascual E, Bovea-Marco M, et al.

Bone 2020; (140()):115563 doi:10.1016/j.bone.2020.115563.

Long-term results after brace treatment with Progressive Action Short Brace in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Aulisa AG, Toniolo RM, Falciglia F, et al.

European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine 2021; (57(3)):406-413 doi:10.23736/S1973-9087.20.06129-8.

Is the numerical rating scale an adequate predictor for assessing MRI underlying pathologies among painful adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients?

Olivella G, Guzmán H, Marrero-Ortiz P, et al.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2022; (31(1)):60-63 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000000817.

Scoliosis and Prognosis-a systematic review regarding patient-specific and radiological predictive factors for curve progression.

Lenz M, Oikonomidis S, Harland A, et al.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society 2021; (30(7)):1813-1822 doi:10.1007/s00586-021-06817-0.

Effect of curve location on the severity index for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a longitudinal cohort study.

Vergari C, Skalli W, Abelin-Genevois K, et al.

European radiology 2021; (31(11)):8488-8497 doi:10.1007/s00330-021-07944-4.

Does the Use of Sanders Staging and Distal Radius and Ulna Classification Avoid Mismatches in Growth Assessment with Risser Staging Alone?

Cheung PWH, Cheung JPY

Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2021; (479(11)):2516-2530 doi:10.1097/CORR.0000000000001817.

Complications, Reoperations, and Mid-Term Outcomes Following Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering Versus Posterior Spinal Fusion: A Meta-Analysis.

Shin M, Arguelles GR, Cahill PJ, et al.

JB & JS open access 2021; (6(2)) doi:10.2106/JBJS.OA.21.00002.

Predictive Factors for Outcomes of Overcorrection Nighttime Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review.

Moradi V, Babaee T, Shariat A, et al.

Asian spine journal 2022; (16(4)):598-610 doi:10.31616/asj.2021.0037.

Intra- and inter-observer reliability of Cobb angle measurements in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Prestigiacomo FG, Hulsbosch MHHM, Bruls VEJ, Nieuwenhuis JJ

Spine deformity 2022; (10(1)):79-86 doi:10.1007/s43390-021-00398-0.

A systematic scoping review and textual narrative synthesis of the qualitative evidence related to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Essex R, Bruce G, Dibley M, et al.

International journal of orthopaedic and trauma nursing 2022; (45()):100921 doi:10.1016/j.ijotn.2022.100921.

Curve type, flexibility, correction, and rotation are predictors of curve progression in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing conservative treatment : a systematic review.

Wong LPK, Cheung PWH, Cheung JPY

The bone & joint journal 2022; (104-B(4)):424-432 doi:10.1302/0301-620X.104B4.BJJ-2021-1677.R1.

Complications following surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a 10-year prospective follow-up study.

Hariharan AR, Shah SA, Petfield J, et al.

Spine deformity 2022; (10(5)):1097-1105 doi:10.1007/s43390-022-00508-6.

Anterior vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis in growing children: A systematic review.

Bizzoca D, Piazzolla A, Moretti L, et al.

World journal of orthopedics 2022; (13(5)):481-493 doi:10.5312/wjo.v13.i5.481.

The preliminary outcomes of vertebral body tethering in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.

Zhang H, Fan Y, Ni S, Pi G

Spine deformity 2022; (10(6)):1233-1243 doi:10.1007/s43390-022-00546-0.

Novel Screening Tool for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Reliability Study.

Engel R, McAviney J, Graham PL, et al.

Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 2022; (45(5)):358-364 doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2022.08.001.

The role of school medicine in the early detection and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Glavaš J, Rumboldt M, Karin Ž, et al.

Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 2023; (135(11-12)):273-281 doi:10.1007/s00508-022-02092-1.

Outcome of bracing vs. surgical treatment in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis based on device measured daily physical activity: a prospective pilot study.

Chopra S, Larson AN, Milbrandt TA, Kaufman KR

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B 2023; (32(6)):517-523 doi:10.1097/BPB.0000000000001016.

Providence nighttime brace is as effective as fulltime Boston brace for female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A retrospective analysis of a randomized cohort.

Capek V, Westin O, Brisby H, Wessberg P

North American Spine Society journal 2022; (12()):100178 doi:10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100178.

A retrospective cohort study of bleeding characteristics and hidden blood loss after segmental pedicle screw instrumentation in neuromuscular scoliosis as compared with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Soini V, Raitio A, Helenius I, et al.

North American Spine Society journal 2022; (12()):100190 doi:10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100190.

Post-Maturity Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves of 40° to 50°.

Yu SH, Ng CM, Cheung JP, Shea GK

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2023; (105(4)):277-285 doi:10.2106/JBJS.22.00939.

The effectiveness of Schroth method in Cobb angle, quality of life and trunk rotation angle in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ceballos-Laita L, Carrasco-Uribarren A, Cabanillas-Barea S, et al.

European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine 2023; (59(2)):228-236 doi:10.23736/S1973-9087.23.07654-2.

Perioperative Outcomes of Open Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering and Instrumented Posterior Spinal Fusion for Skeletally Immature Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Siu JW, Wu HH, Saggi S, et al.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2023; (43(3)):143-150 doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002320.

Anterior vertebral body tethering for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis associated with less early post-operative pain and shorter recovery compared with fusion.

O'Donnell JM, Gornitzky AL, Wu HH, et al.

Spine deformity 2023; (11(4)):919-925 doi:10.1007/s43390-023-00661-6.

Back Pain and Quality of Life 10 Years After Segmental Pedicle Screw Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Ahonen M, Syvänen J, Helenius L, et al.

Spine 2023; (48(10)):665-671 doi:10.1097/BRS.0000000000004641.

Vertebral body tethering: An alternative to posterior spinal fusion in idiopathic scoliosis?

Hammad AM, Balsano M, Ahmad AA

Frontiers in pediatrics 2023; (11()):1133049 doi:10.3389/fped.2023.1133049.

Predictors of Clinically Meaningful Results of Bracing in a Large Cohort of Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Reaching the End of Conservative Treatment.

Donzelli S, Fregna G, Zaina F, et al.

Children (Basel, Switzerland) 2023; (10(4)) doi:10.3390/children10040719.

The economic and societal burden associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A burden-of-disease study protocol.

Hoelen TA, Willems PC, Arts JJ, et al.

North American Spine Society journal 2023; (14()):100231 doi:10.1016/j.xnsj.2023.100231.

The experience of living with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a qualitative evidence synthesis using meta-ethnography.

Hannink E, Toye F, Newman M, Barker KL

BMC pediatrics 2023; (23(1)):373 doi:10.1186/s12887-023-04183-y.

Clinician-led mental health conversations significantly associated with outcomes for scoliosis patients.

Zeck EJ, Glahn Castille ME

European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine 2023; (59(4)):522-528 doi:10.23736/S1973-9087.23.08084-X.

Moderate scoliosis continues to progress at 30-year follow-up: a call for concern?

Alcala C, Mehbod AA, Ramos O, et al.

Spine deformity 2024; (12(1)):89-98 doi:10.1007/s43390-023-00765-z.

Psychosocial interventions for teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic literature review.

Yan LI, Wong AY, Cheung JP, et al.

Journal of pediatric nursing 2023; (73()):e586-e593 doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.037.

Correlation between physical activity and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.

Qi X, Peng C, Fu P, et al.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2023; (24(1)):978 doi:10.1186/s12891-023-07114-1.

Nighttime versus Fulltime Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Which Brace to Choose? A Retrospective Study on 358 Patients.

Capek V, Baranto A, Brisby H, Westin O

Journal of clinical medicine 2023; (12(24)) doi:10.3390/jcm12247684.

Thoracoscopic Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering in Lenke Type-1 Right Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Jeandel C, Bremond N, Christine de Maximin M, et al.

JBJS essential surgical techniques 2023; (13(3)) doi:10.2106/JBJS.ST.22.00027.

Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE-Schroth) can reduce the risk for progression during early growth in curves below 25°: prospective control study.

Karavidas N, Iakovidis P, Chatziprodromidou I, et al.

European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine 2024; (60(2)):331-339 doi:10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08177-2.

Discontinuation of brace treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): a scoping review.

Swaby L, Cui M, Cole A

Spine deformity 2024; (12(5)):1217-1228 doi:10.1007/s43390-024-00882-3.

Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering: A Single-Center Cohort with 4.3 to 7.4 Years of Follow-up.

Hoernschemeyer DG, Hawkins SD, Tweedy NM, Boeyer ME

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2024; (106(20)):1857-1865 doi:10.2106/JBJS.23.01229.

From Rib Hump to Baby Hump-Common Questions of Patients Suffering from and Undergoing Treatment for Scoliosis-A Comprehensive Literature Review.

Grabala P, Kowalski P, Grabala M

Journal of clinical medicine 2024; (13(13)) doi:10.3390/jcm13133814.

Transitional and spectrum-based care for idiopathic scoliosis.

Suggala S, Minopoli AL, Shahid AH, Menger RP

Neurosurgical focus 2024; (57(2)):E11 doi:10.3171/2024.6.FOCUS24240.

Stigma assessment scale for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A new tool for spine deformity stigma evaluation.

Yapar D, Yapar A, Baymurat AC, et al.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society 2024; (33(12)):4720-4729 doi:10.1007/s00586-024-08544-8.

Comparison of postoperative and outpatient opioid use in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery and vertebral body tethering.

Pulido NS, Milbrandt TA, Larson AN

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