Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of structural spinal deformities that have a radiological lateral Cobb angle — a measure of spinal curvature — of ≥10°. AIS ...

Idiopathic scoliosis affects 2% of adolescents. In adolescents with an immature skeleton, bracing is commonly recommended if there is curve progression to 25 to 45 degrees. A randomized trial compa ...

Learn about scoliosis, a spinal condition affecting many, including celebrities like Usain Bolt, and how it's treated.

Studies of bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis have suggested that bracing decreases the risk of curve progression. 4–10 However, the results were inconsistent, the studies were ...

In many cases, idiopathic scoliosis is mild and does not need treatment other than close monitoring and physical therapy. For moderate and severe scoliosis, treatment may progress through casting and ...

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis associated with increased risk for chronic back pain in adulthood; References: El-Hawary R, Chukwunyerenwa C. Update on evaluation and treatment of scoliosis.

This is called idiopathic scoliosis. When the cause of scoliosis is known, it is likely congenital, neuromuscular or degenerative. Congenital scoliosis is seen in babies and occurs when the spine ...

Published results showed pain catastrophizing may predict greater self-reported pain and lower scores on other self-reported outcomes 2 years after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent ...