Purpose Some teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) display compromised
lung function. However, the evidence regarding the relations between pulmonary …

Objective To examine the recent literature on psychologic comorbidities prevalent in youth
living with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)—including body image, eating behaviors …

Purpose To identify the life domains that are most frequently reported to be affected in
scoliosis patients undergoing brace treatment. Methods A search within the PubMed …

Study Design. A prospective randomized controlled trial. Objective. The aim of this study was
to investigate the effectiveness of orthotic management versus exercise on spinal curvature …

Background Bracing is used as a valid non-surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis (AIS) to avoid progression of the deformity and thereby surgery. The effect of …

(1) Background: Frequent exposure to ionising radiation is often used to determine the
diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a lateral curvature of the spine in those …

Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of scoliosis. AIS
is a three-dimensional morphological spinal deformity that affects approximately 1-3% of …

Alterations in body representations (ie, body image and body schema) are increasingly
getting attention in clinical practice. Adolescents affected by idiopathic scoliosis experience …

Objective An optimized Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program is lacking for
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the …

Background Young adolescents with scoliosis are more likely than adults to experience
psychological distress affecting health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Adolescence is a …