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Efficacy of exercise therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A meta-analysis

Journal of International Medical Research
Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis represents a complex three-dimensional spinal deformity of unknown etiology. It frequently results in visible deformities, decreased daily functional capacity, impaired pulmonary function, and psychological ...
Ziyao Ma, Song Wang, Shuai Zhang
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The influence of body image on surgical decisions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients

Clinics
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the severity of deformities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis contributes to patients’ decision regarding whether to undergo an operation.
Paulo Alvim Borges, José Thomé de Carvalho Neto, Olavo Biraghi Letaif, Raphael Martus Marcon, Alexandre Fogaça Cristante   +4 more
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A new look at the etiopathogenesis ofadolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna, 2016
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of spinal deformity in children. The aetiology of the condition has not been elucidated. Currently, the multifactorial theory seems to be the most probable.
Maciej Brzęczek, Karina Słonka, Lidia Hyla-Klekot   +2 more
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Fetal Pathogenesis of Scoliosis Suggested by Asymmetry of Gene Expression in Paravertebral Muscles

JOR SPINE, Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The dysfunction of paravertebral muscles may contribute to the development of idiopathic scoliosis. Several candidate genes have been linked to scoliosis, but the underlying mechanisms and cell types remain unclear. Methods We initially included 40 idiopathic scoliosis cases and 19 controls. Muscle biopsies were obtained bilaterally
Tian Cheng, Gamze Yazgeldi Gunaydin, Elisabet Einarsdottir, Sini Ezer, Juha Kere, Shintaro Katayama, Paul Gerdhem   +6 more
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Posterior Only Surgical Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is defined as an abnormal spinal curvature of more than ten degrees, noticed in adolescence, with an unexplained cause.
Radwan Nouby , Yasser Mahmuod El-Banna, Ashraf A. Abdellatif , Eslam Elsayed Elkhatib   +3 more
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Survey of evidence-based nursing practice readiness for scoliosis-specific rehabilitation exercise in orthopedic nurses

Frontiers in Medicine
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the status of the readiness of evidence-based practice programs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, identify the influencing factors that will be faced in the implementation process, and promote the ...
Binglin Li, Binglin Li, Ruiman Xu, Shina Cheng, Mingkui Shen, Meng Li, Huawei Li   +6 more
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MUSCLE DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS: LITERATURE REVIEW

Coluna/Columna, 2016
Scoliosis is characterized by three-dimensional changes of the spine and is estimated to be present in 4% of the population worldwide. The most common form is the adolescent idiopathic.
Débora Pinheiro Lédio Alves, Barbara de Araújo   +1 more
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Dynamic stabilization in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a 5-year follow-up: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Background Although instrumented fusion is the most widely accepted surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, it leads to permanent spinal motion loss and an increased risk of adjacent segment degeneration.
Lei Luo, Liehua Liu, Pei Li, Chen Zhao, Lichuan Liang, Yongjian Gao, Qiang Zhou   +6 more
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Does the addition of convex uniplanar screws in hybrid constructs improve 3D surgical correction in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis posterior fusion?

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics
Purpose: Hybrid techniques using thoracic sublaminar bands have proved their efficacy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis posterior fusion, but clinical axial correction sometimes remained disappointing.
Laurie Simon, Mikael Finoco, Florence Julien-Marsollier, Adèle Happiette, Anne-Laure Simon, Brice Ilharreborde   +5 more
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Electronic monitoring of scoliosis brace wear compliance

Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2010
Purpose Accurate evaluation of patient compliance with scoliosis brace usage has been a challenge for physicians treating patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Tariq Rahman, Battugs Borkhuu, Aaron G. Littleton, Whitney Sample, Ed Moran, Stephen Campbell, Kenneth Rogers, J. Richard Bowen   +7 more
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