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Mitsiaki I, Thirios A, Panagouli E, Bacopoulou F, Pasparakis D, Psaltopoulou T, Sergentanis TN, Tsitsika A. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review of the Literature. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9050597. [PMID: 35626775 PMCID: PMC9139262 DOI: 10.3390/children9050597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis. The condition begins in puberty, affects 1–4% of adolescents, and disproportionately affects young women. Our aim was to comprehensively examine the association between AIS and risk for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality dysfunctional mechanisms. Methods: Literature review of related articles published in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus up to 15 July 2021. Results: A total of 30 studies were deemed eligible, examining the effects of AIS upon mental health, and using appropriate psychometric inventories. Studies highlighted the association of brace treatment with elevated anxiety. In addition, mental health conditions and traits (e.g., anxiety and depressive symptoms, neuroticism) were detected more frequently amongst AIS patients compared to healthy controls. Conclusions: AIS represents a risk factor for mental health disorders. More longitudinal studies, utilizing accurate psychometric instruments, are warranted, to reveal the current impact of AIS on the mental health of youngsters, along with the tailoring of well-targeted interventions to reduce the burden of mental health issues in adulthood.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ioanna Mitsiaki
- MSc Program “Strategies of Developmental and Adolescent Health”, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (I.M.); (A.T.); (E.P.); (T.N.S.)
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- MSc Program “Strategies of Developmental and Adolescent Health”, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (I.M.); (A.T.); (E.P.); (T.N.S.)
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- MSc Program “Strategies of Developmental and Adolescent Health”, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (I.M.); (A.T.); (E.P.); (T.N.S.)
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- Center for Adolescent Medicine and UNESCO Chair Adolescent Health Care, First Department of Pediatrics, “Agia Sophia” Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece;
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Department, Athens Medical Center, 151 25 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, “Alexandra” Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece;
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- MSc Program “Strategies of Developmental and Adolescent Health”, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (I.M.); (A.T.); (E.P.); (T.N.S.)
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, “Alexandra” Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 28 Athens, Greece;
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- MSc Program “Strategies of Developmental and Adolescent Health”, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece; (I.M.); (A.T.); (E.P.); (T.N.S.)
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Matamalas A, Figueras C, Pizones J, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Betegón J, Esteban M, Pellisé F, Sanchez-Raya J, Sanchez-Marquez JM, Bagó J. How back pain intensity relates to clinical and psychosocial factors in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. 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 2022; 31:1006-1012. [PMID: 35128586 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07117-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A pain intensity of 3 can reliably distinguish idiopathic scoliosis (IS) patients with acceptable pain or not. This research aims to analyze psychosocial, family and quality of life differences in patients according to their pain status. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients with IS, without previous surgery, Cobb ≥ 30° and age (12-40) were included in the study. They completed the questionnaires Numerical Rate Scale (NRS), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK)-11, SRS22r, Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale (HADS), COMI item 7 (work/school absenteeism) and family APGAR. Comorbidities and family health history were collected. Analysis of covariance was performed to compare means between the PAIN (NRS > 3), (NRS < = 3) groups controlling for the effect of age and the magnitude of the curve. RESULTS In total, 272 patients were included. 37.1% belonged to the PAIN group (PG). The PG showed a significantly higher Cobb grade and age than the NO-PAIN group. After controlling for these variables, the PG had worse pain, mental health and SRS22-subtotal values. However, they did not differ in function or self-image. PG showed higher levels of kinesiophobia, anxiety, depression, absenteeism from work/school and impact on social/family environment. PG patients reported a higher prevalence of comorbidities and family history of nonspecific spinal pain. CONCLUSIONS Patients with IS and unacceptable pain constitute a group with a different incidence of psychological, social, family and comorbidities factors than those with acceptable pain. In contrast, the severity of IS was not substantially different between the groups. This profile is similar to that observed in patients with nonspecific spinal pain.
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- Antonia Matamalas
- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Hospital Vall D'Hebrón, Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron 119- 129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain
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- Fundacio Institut de Recerca Vall Hebron, Vall D'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.
- Departament de Cirurgia, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE), Calle Altos de nava, s/n, 24001, León, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE), Calle Altos de nava, s/n, 24001, León, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Hospital Vall D'Hebrón, Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron 119- 129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Spine Unit, Hospital Vall D'Hebrón, Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron 119- 129, 08035, Barcelona, Spain
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