Purpose There has been a recent shift toward the analysis of the pathoanatomical variation
of the adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) spine with the three dimensions, and research of …

Several theories have been proposed to explain the etiology of adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis (AIS) until present. However, limited data are available regarding the impact of …

Purpose To understand how the axial plane deformity contributes to progression of the three-
dimensional spinal deformity of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), with a main thoracic …

Study design Cross-sectional study. Objectives To provide a comprehensive, multi-stage
investigation of vertebral body (VB) and intervertebral disc (IVD) coronal plane deformities …

Study Design: This is a case-control study of prospectively collected data. Objective: To
quantify paraspinal muscle size asymmetry in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and …

Study Design. A prospective cohort study. Objective. Detail typical three-dimensional
segmental deformities and their rates of change that occur within develo** adolescent …

Vertebral landmark labelling on X-ray images is important for objective and quantitative
diagnosis. Most studies related to the reliability of labelling focus on the Cobb angle, and it is …

Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) causes vertebral wedging, but associated
factors and the impact of vertebral wedging are still unknown. We investigated associated …

Purpose Identification of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients with mild curvatures
who pose significant risk of progressing to severe levels of curvatures is of paramount …

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) a common spinal condition affecting adolescents.
Though the etiology is still unknown, it is widely thought to have a multifactorial etiology and …