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Sampiev MT, Zagorodniy NV, Gizatullin SK, Dubinin IP, Chemurzieva KHM, Lysenko IS. A novel approach to surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in skeletally immature patients. World Neurosurg X 2024; 23:100383. [PMID: 38799789 PMCID: PMC11127265 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Purpose Describe the surgical technique and experience using the LSZ growing system in skeletally immature patients for two-stage surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Methods Eleven skeletally immature patients who underwent two-stage surgical treatment of AIS in our center were retrospectively analyzed. Patients initially treated with the LSZ growing system were observed for an average of 40.5 months (range 23-64 months) and for 4 years after planned replacement of the LSZ growing system with a standard pedicle screw system. Results The average preoperative angle of the main thoracic curve was 64.55 ± 3.21°, and that of the lumbar curve was 46 ± 5.52°. After instrumentation using the LSZ growing system, the thoracic curve was corrected to 17.63 ± 5.14°, and the lumbar curve to 9.2 ± 5.45°. The correction percentages were 72.52 ± 8.35 and 80.59 ± 10.77, respectively. After planned replacement of the LSZ system with a pedicle screw system, the angle of the thoracic curve changed to 11.45 ± 4.84°, and the lumbar curve to 6.4 ± 4.72°. The percentages of final correction were 82,1 ± 7,91 and 85,64 ± 5,47, respectively. The difference in the "LSZ growth coefficient" was 0.063 ± 0.037, which indicates continued growth of the spine along the instrumented region. None of the patients had neurological or infectious complications. Conclusion Our study demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of 2-stage treatment of AIS using the LSZ system, which allows for spine growth during the period between stages.
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- Mukhammad Tablikhanovich Sampiev
- RUDN University, Institute of Medicine, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 117198, Miklukho-Maklaya str.6, Moscow, Russia
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- RUDN University, Institute of Medicine, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 117198, Miklukho-Maklaya str.6, Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Medical Biophysical Center named after A. I. Burnazyan, Department of Neurology with Neurosurgery course, 123098, Zhivopisnaya str. 46 b. 8, Moscow, Russia
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- RUDN University, Institute of Medicine, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 117198, Miklukho-Maklaya str.6, Moscow, Russia
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- RUDN University, Institute of Medicine, Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 117198, Miklukho-Maklaya str.6, Moscow, Russia
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Akçay B, İnanç G. The effect of Schroth Best Practice exercises and Cheneau brace treatment on perceptual and cognitive asymmetry in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with thoracic major curve. Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:1479-1486. [PMID: 38123885 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03593-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients have been found to exhibit cortical asymmetry. Although asymmetries in cortical structures have been found in patients with AIS, there has been no research on how conservative treatments affect cerebellar functional organization. AIMS This study aimed to examine the impact of conservative treatments on perceptual and cognitive asymmetry in the auditory system assessed by dichotic listening in AIS patients with thoracic major curves. METHOD This study involved 30 AIS patients and 21 healthy subjects. The intervention group used a Cheneau brace and performed 18 Schroth Best Practice (SBP) exercise sessions. Auditory lateralization was assessed using the Dichotic Listening Paradigm (DLP) in both groups before and after the intervention. RESULTS The 6-week intervention resulted in a significant increase in left ear responses in the force-left condition in the AIS (p < 0.05). Left ear responses were lower in AIS at baseline (p < 0.05). The results at week 6 were similar in all conditions (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrated that SBP exercises and Cheneau brace treatment can improve perceptual and cognitive asymmetry in the auditory system in AIS patients with thoracic major curve. Scoliosis-associated changes in the spine and postural control may affect auditory perception by causing adaptations in sensory and motor networks. Future studies are needed to examine the connectivity in brain regions related to motor control and auditory processing after conservative treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trials number: NCT06141759.
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- Burçin Akçay
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Bandırma, Turkey.
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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Van Oirschot G, Doherty C. Designing multimedia patient education materials for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial of patient education videos. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297394. [PMID: 38781168 PMCID: PMC11115215 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Triple-masked three-armed feasibility parallel randomized controlled trial. Multimedia patient education materials are increasingly used in healthcare. While much research focuses on optimising their scientific content, research is equally needed to optimise design and implementation. This study aims to determine the feasibility of a study examining how the implementation of scientific advice on design affects patient outcomes. Participants aged 10-18 with radiographically confirmed adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will be recruited from community settings in Ireland and randomized into usual care or receiving multimedia educational videos with or without evidence-informed design principles. Participants will be masked in the two video intervention arms, as will the therapist sending the educational videos. Outcomes will include the number of participants recruited and randomized, the number analysed post-intervention and at week eight, and the outcomes for baseline, post-intervention, and week 8. Adverse events will also be reported. This feasibility randomized controlled trial will offer insight into the feasibility of implementing advice from the literature in designing a trial of multimedia patient education materials for a population with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Trial registration: Clinical Trail: Trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT06090344.
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- Garett Van Oirschot
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sport Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sport Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Paramento M, Passarotto E, Maccarone MC, Agostini M, Contessa P, Rubega M, Formaggio E, Masiero S. Neurophysiological, balance and motion evidence in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303086. [PMID: 38776317 PMCID: PMC11111046 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that affects approximately 4% of the world's population. Several hypotheses regarding the etiology of AIS have been investigated. In the last decades, impaired visual-spatial perception, alterations in spatial body orientation and sensory integration deficits have been documented. OBJECTIVE We aimed to summarize the neurophysiological, balance, and motion evidence related to AIS published in the last fifteen years, between January 2008 and April 2023. Both observational and interventional studies were considered. Only studies using quantitative assessment methods, such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), somatosensory evoked potentials, force platform, or motion capture, were included. METHODS 1250 eligible records identified from online database searching were filtered by duplicate removal, title and abstract screening, and qualitative analysis. 61 articles met the inclusion criteria (i.e., Cobb range 10°-35°, age range 10-18 years) and were summarized. RESULTS We found significant evidence of impaired standing balance in individuals with AIS who greatly rely on visual and proprioceptive information to stay upright. EMG studies frequently reported an increased activity on the convex side of the intrinsic spinae muscles. EEG data show increased delta and theta power, higher alpha peak frequencies, and significant suppression in the alpha and beta bands in subjects with AIS during standing tasks. MRI studies report changes in white matter structures, differences in the vestibular system, and abnormal cortical activations over motor-related areas in subjects with AIS. Bracing appears to be an effective treatment for AIS, leading to improvements in static balance and gait. Methodological issues prevent reliable conclusions about the effects of other treatment options. CONCLUSIONS This review underscores the importance of quantitative assessment methods to explore the etiology and pathophysiology of AIS. Further research is needed to measure the impact of physical therapy and orthotic treatments on the neurophysiological mechanisms of the disease.
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- Matilde Paramento
- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Padova Neuroscience Center, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Ospedale Riabilitativo di Alta Specializzazione di Motta di Livenza, Motta di Livenza, Treviso, Italy
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Graff K, Kalinowska M, Szczerbik E, Kaczmarczyk K, Syczewska M. Musculoskeletal System and Gait Characteristics in Patients with Osteogenesis imperfecta. Clin Rehabil 2024:2692155241254661. [PMID: 38767090 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241254661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to assess the muscoloskeletal system and spatiotemporal gait parameters of patients in three types of osteogenesis imperfecta. DESIGN STUDY Retrospective observational study. SETTINGS The Department of Rehabilitation, Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw, Poland. PARTICIPANTS This study investigated individuals with various types of osteogenesis imperfecta: 33 with osteogenesis imperfecta I (aged 13.9), 16 with osteogenesis imperfecta III (aged 10.4), and 14 with osteogenesis imperfecta IV (aged, 15.8), as well as a reference group of 400 healthy individuals. MAIN MEASURES The musculoskeletal assessment included: medical record review, clinical evaluation, functional tests, long bone deformity assessment via clinical and X-ray examination, and objective gait analysis with the Vicon Motion Systems (Ltd, Oxford, UK). RESULTS The study revealed notable differences in clinical presentation, deformities within the musculoskeletal system, gait parameters across the various types of osteogenesis imperfecta (p < 0.001). The most affected gait parameters were: cadence, gait speed and step length. The greatest deformities of lower limbs and spine were presented in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta type III. CONCLUSIONS These findings are significant for understanding gait abnormalities in osteogenesis imperfecta patients and designing customized physiotherapy programs to help them participate fully in daily life. Improvement of muscle strength is one of the key for easier engagement in activities like walking or stair-climbing.
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- Krzysztof Graff
- Department of Rehabilitation, Children's Memorial Health Institute (IPCZD), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Children's Memorial Health Institute (IPCZD), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Children's Memorial Health Institute (IPCZD), Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Children's Memorial Health Institute (IPCZD), Warsaw, Poland
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Cai J, Zhou Y, Chen X, Huang X, Li L, Zhu Y, Cai Q, Huang J, Sun Z. Is refractive error a factor affecting scoliosis? PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303324. [PMID: 38739623 PMCID: PMC11090344 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Scoliosis is one of the most common surgical disorders of the pediatric spine. Refractive errors are commonly associated with vision impairment worldwide. However, it is currently unclear whether refractive error correlates directly with the development of scoliosis. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed in 2023, and a stratified cluster sampling technique was employed among school-aged students in Nantong City, China. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to investigate specific correlations between scoliosis and related parameters; various types of refractive errors were also included in the study. RESULTS The prevalence of scoliosis among school-aged students was 2.2% in Nantong city. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and anisometropia were not correlated with the development of scoliosis (all, p≥0.05). Lower body mass index (BMI) [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.92; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.88-0.95; p<0.001], living in rural areas (aOR = 1.40; 95% CI: 1.05-1.86; p = 0.020), and older age (aOR = 1.32; 95% CI: 1.25-1.38; p<0.001) had significantly higher risks of scoliosis. CONCLUSIONS Refractive errors did not correlate with the development of scoliosis. However, BMI, living in rural areas and older age did correlate with the development of scoliosis.
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- Jianru Cai
- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Nantong Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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Xie LZ, Dou XY, Ge TH, Han XG, Zhang Q, Wang QL, Chen S, He D, Tian W. Deep learning-based identification of spine growth potential on EOS radiographs. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:2849-2860. [PMID: 37848772 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10308-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop an automatic computer-based method that can help clinicians in assessing spine growth potential based on EOS radiographs. METHODS We developed a deep learning-based (DL) algorithm that can mimic the human judgment process to automatically determine spine growth potential and the Risser sign based on full-length spine EOS radiographs. A total of 3383 EOS cases were collected and used for the training and test of the algorithm. Subsequently, the completed DL algorithm underwent clinical validation on an additional 440 cases and was compared to the evaluations of four clinicians. RESULTS Regarding the Risser sign, the weighted kappa value of our DL algorithm was 0.933, while that of the four clinicians ranged from 0.909 to 0.930. In the assessment of spine growth potential, the kappa value of our DL algorithm was 0.944, while the kappa values of the four clinicians were 0.916, 0.934, 0.911, and 0.920, respectively. Furthermore, our DL algorithm obtained a slightly higher accuracy (0.973) and Youden index (0.952) compared to the best values achieved by the four clinicians. In addition, the speed of our DL algorithm was 15.2 ± 0.3 s/40 cases, much faster than the inference speeds of the clinicians, ranging from 177.2 ± 28.0 s/40 cases to 241.2 ± 64.1 s/40 cases. CONCLUSIONS Our algorithm demonstrated comparable or even better performance compared to clinicians in assessing spine growth potential. This stable, efficient, and convenient algorithm seems to be a promising approach to assist doctors in clinical practice and deserves further study. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT This method has the ability to quickly ascertain the spine growth potential based on EOS radiographs, and it holds promise to provide assistance to busy doctors in certain clinical scenarios. KEY POINTS • In the clinic, there is no available computer-based method that can automatically assess spine growth potential. • We developed a deep learning-based method that could automatically ascertain spine growth potential. • Compared with the results of the clinicians, our algorithm got comparable results.
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- Lin-Zhen Xie
- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China.
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China.
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, China.
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China.
- Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Lim KBL, Mak HKW, Abdul Rahaman SH, Ong LL, Ooi SYJ, Lee NKL. A pilot study on the "ScoliBrace" in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:1803-1809. [PMID: 38416233 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-03845-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Bracing for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a treatment option to prevent curve progression to surgical level. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 3D fully customized over corrective brace, "ScoliBrace," an orthosis treatment for AIS. METHODS This was a prospective pilot study of AIS female patients with inclusion criteria followed recommended Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Guidelines. Cobb angles measured at: baseline (T0), 21 months (T5-2), skeletal maturity (T6), 6 months post-brace (T7), along with hours of brace wear using a thermal sensor and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the SRS-22r questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 30 female AIS patients with mean age 11.85 ± 0.68 years, predominantly Risser 0 (70%), and median Cobb angle 29° were recruited; 21 patients were included for the final analysis. Results showed significant difference in Cobb angle between T0 and T5-2 (median = 22.5° vs. 28.5°, p = 0.0082). 57.14% had reduction in Cobb angle by ≥ 5° at skeletal maturity. Cobb angle reduced 0.794° for each additional hour of dosage (p = 0.036, 95% CI = - 1.532°, - 0.056°). Although pain level was increased at T6 (4.37 ± 0.51vs.4.70 ± 0.41, p = 0.014), patients reported significantly greater satisfaction with management of their condition (3.90 ± 0.90vs.3.29 ± 0.88, p = 0.020). CONCLUSION Results show similar findings to the BRAIST study, whereby curves remained under surgical threshold and showed improvement. More than half had curve reduction of ≥ 5° at skeletal maturity. Increased dose was also associated with improved outcomes. Using "ScoliBrace" as a non-surgical treatment, maintained curves below surgical threshold and showed curve reduction, improving patient satisfaction with management.
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- Kevin Boon Leong Lim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Speciality & Ambulatory Services Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Speciality & Ambulatory Services Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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Mohamed N, Acharya V, Schreiber S, Parent EC, Westover L. Effect of adding Schroth physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises to standard care in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis on posture assessed using surface topography: A secondary analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302577. [PMID: 38687741 PMCID: PMC11060560 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional structural asymmetry of the spine and trunk affecting 2-4% of adolescents. Standard treatment is observation, bracing, and surgery for small, moderate, and large curves, respectively. Schroth exercises aim to correct posture and reduce curve progression. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the effect of Schroth exercises added to the standard care compared to standard care alone on torso asymmetry in AIS. METHODS In a randomized controlled trial (NCT01610908), 124 participants with AIS (age: 10-18, Cobb: 10°-45°, Risser: ≤3) were randomly assigned to the control (Standard care only) or Schroth (Standard care + Schroth treatment) group. Schroth treatment consisted of 1-hour weekly supervised sessions and 30-45 minutes of daily home exercises for six months. The control group received Schroth exercises in the last six months of the 1-year monitoring period. Markerless 3D surface topography assessed torso asymmetry measured by maximum deviation (MaxDev) and root mean square (RMS). Intention to treat linear mixed effects model analysis was compared to the per protocol analysis. RESULTS In the intention to treat analysis, the Schroth group (n = 63) had significantly larger decreased RMS (-1.2 mm, 95%CI [-1.5,-0.9]mm, p = 0.012) and MaxDev (-1.9mm, 95%CI [-2.4,-1.5]mm, p = 0.025) measurements compared to controls (n = 57) after six months of intervention. In the per protocol analysis (Schroth n = 39, control n = 36), the Schroth group also had a significantly larger decrease compared to the control in both the RMS (-1.0mm, 95%CI [-1.9, -0.2]mm, p = 0.013) and MaxDev measurements (-2.0mm, 95%CI [-3.3,-0.5]mm, p = 0.037). For the control group, both the intention to treat and per protocol analysis showed no difference in RMS and MaxDev in the last six months of Schroth intervention (p>0.5). CONCLUSION Schroth Exercise treatment added to standard care (observation or bracing) reduced asymmetry measurements in AIS. As expected, a greater effect was observed for participants who followed the prescribed exercise treatment per protocol.
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- Nada Mohamed
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Fernandes IP, Gomes MVP, Andrade RM, Schmidt AV, Ribeiro AP, Magalhães MO. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and clinimetric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Brace Questionnaire. Spine Deform 2024:10.1007/s43390-024-00883-2. [PMID: 38689179 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00883-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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PURPOSE To perform a cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Brazilian-Portuguese versions of the Brace Questionnaire in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. METHODS A forward-backward translation process was employed to produce a Brazilian Portuguese version of the Brace Questionnaire, followed by comprehensive cross-cultural adaptation stages. The measurements of internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed by Cronbach's a and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. The Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the concurrent validity by comparison with the Scoliosis Research Society-22r questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 84 scoliosis patients (age 13.4 ± 2.0 years, thoracic Cobb angle 33.3° ± 13.8°, and lumbar Cobb angle 29.8° ± 14.3°) were included. The Brace Questionnaire showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.93) and moderate reliability (ICC = 0.86). The correlations between the Brace Questionnaire and Scoliosis Research Society-22 were r = 0.66; p = 0.011. In addition, it was found that the Brazilian version of the Brace Questionnaire does not have ceiling and floor effects. CONCLUSIONS The Brazilian-Portuguese adaptation of the brace questionnaire shows excellent reliability and can be a valid tool for psychometric assessment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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- Isabela Pedrosa Fernandes
- Faculty of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Human Movement Sciences, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), R. Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biomecânica e Reabilitação Musculoesquelética, Health Science Post-Graduate Department, University Santo Amaro, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Human Movement Sciences, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), R. Augusto Corrêa, 01, Belém, PA, 66075-110, Brazil.
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Xuan L, Lei L, Shao M, Han Q. Design and development of an intelligent wearing system for adolescent spinal orthotics. Med Biol Eng Comput 2024:10.1007/s11517-024-03082-3. [PMID: 38653882 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-024-03082-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the deformity of the human spine in three-dimensional space. It is a disease with a long course and difficult to recover in a short time. Currently, spinal orthotic braces are an effective non-surgical treatment for this condition. However, existing spinal orthotic braces are still deficient. For example, existing spinal orthotics braces have no way of knowing how correct, effective, and comfortable a patient is wearing the orthotics. Based on distributed pressure monitoring technology, this paper conducts pressure acquisition and compensation research on spinal orthotics used by adolescent patients. After analyzing the principles of orthopedics and selecting monitoring points, this paper selects appropriate sensors and calibrates them. An intelligent wearable system for adolescent spinal orthotics was developed based on these findings. The experimental results show that the system can effectively monitor the process of patients wearing spinal orthotic braces. In addition, the system can compensate and visualize the pressure in real-time, so that doctors and patients can know the process and make judgments and adjustments.
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- Liang Xuan
- School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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Yuan P, Wang ZH, Jiang H, Wang YH, Yang JY, Li LM, Wang WT, Chen J, Li DH, Long SY, Zhang W, He F, Wang WZ. Prevalence and plasma exosome-derive microRNA diagnostic biomarker screening of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Yunnan Province, China. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1308931. [PMID: 38720947 PMCID: PMC11076730 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1308931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Idiopathic scoliosis significantly affects the physical and mental health of children and adolescents, with varying prevalence rates in different regions. The occurrence of idiopathic scoliosis is associated with genetic regulation and biochemical factors, but the changes in exosome-derived miRNA profiles among idiopathic scoliosis patients remain unclear. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis in Yunnan Province, China, and identify key exosome-derived miRNAs in idiopathic scoliosis through a cohort study. Methods From January 2018 to December 2020, a cross-sectional study on idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents was conducted in Yunnan Province. A total of 84,460 students from 13 cities and counties in Yunnan Province participated in a scoliosis screening program, with ages ranging from 7 to 19 years. After confirmation through screening and imaging results, patients with severe idiopathic scoliosis and normal control individuals were selected using propensity matching. Subsequently, plasma exosome-derived miRNA sequencing and RT-qPCR validation were performed separately. Based on the validation results, diagnostic performance analysis and target gene prediction were conducted for differential plasma exosome-derived miRNAs. Results The overall prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents in Yunnan Province was 1.10%, with a prevalence of 0.87% in males and 1.32% in females. The peak prevalence was observed at age 13. Among patients diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, approximately 12.8% had severe cases, and there were more cases of double curvature than of single curvature, with thoracolumbar curvature being the most common in the single-curvature group. Sequencing of plasma exosome-derived miRNAs associated with idiopathic scoliosis revealed 56 upregulated and 153 downregulated miRNAs. Further validation analysis confirmed that hsa-miR-27a-5p, hsa-miR-539-5p, and hsa-miR-1246 have potential diagnostic value. Conclusions We gained insights into the epidemiological characteristics of idiopathic scoliosis in Yunnan Province and conducted further analysis of plasma exosome-derived miRNA changes in patients with severe idiopathic scoliosis. This study has provided new insights for the prevention and diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis, paving the way for exploring clinical biomarkers and molecular regulatory mechanisms. However, further validation and elucidation of the detailed biological mechanisms underlying these findings will be required in the future.
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- Ping Yuan
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Trauma Medicine Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Kunming Children’s Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Kunming Guandu District People’s Hospital, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yunnan Sino-German Orthopedic Hospital, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Orthopedic, Qujing Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Qujing, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Qujing Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Qujing, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- The First Clinical College, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Yuan W, Chen L, Shen J, Shi W, Yang Y, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Yang H. A Novel Classification of Juvenile and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis for Conservative Treatment. World Neurosurg 2024:S1878-8750(24)00680-6. [PMID: 38663738 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.04.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND The operative classification of scoliosis is well-developed but inadequate for guiding conservative treatment. The current conservative classification for juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (JAIS) exhibits noticeable deficiencies. This study aimed to establish the Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) classification and assess its clinical value in the conservative treatment of JAIS. METHODS This study consisted of 2 parts. First, it involved a retrospective analysis of patients treated for JAIS in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the ∗∗∗ Union Medical College Hospital, between January 2013 and June 2020. Second, it involved an ambispective cohort study that enrolled patients with JAIS in the above hospital between July and December 2020. RESULTS A total of 989 patients with JAIS were enrolled, with 899 patients for establishing the PUMCH classification and 90 patients with JAIS for validating the PUMCH classification. The classification demonstrated an average reliability of 88.22% with a kappa coefficient of 0.862. After 1 week, the remeasured results presented a mean reproducibility of 92.78% and a kappa coefficient of 0.908. After 1-year follow-up, the Cobb angle decreased significantly from 16.61 ± 2.88° to 12.16°± 9.97° (P = 0.002) in 51 patients with PUMCH-scoliosis-specific exercise (SSE) treatment, while the Cobb angle increased significantly from 15.74 ± 2.75° to 17.64 ± 5.60° (P = 0.014) in 39 patients without PUMCH-SSE treatment. CONCLUSIONS The PUMCH-SSE classification demonstrates good inter-observer reliability and intra-observer reproducibility. In addition, the classification may be used to guide the conservative treatment of JAIS in clinical settings.
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- Wangshu Yuan
- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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Yang C, Wang F, Huang X, Zhang H, Shi S, Zhang FM, Gao J, Yu X. Finite element analysis of biomechanical effects of percutaneous cement discoplasty in scoliosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:285. [PMID: 38609902 PMCID: PMC11015543 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06741-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of bone cement on the vertebral body and biomechanical properties in percutaneous cement discoplasty (PCD) for degenerative lumbar disc disease. METHODS Three-dimensional reconstruction of L2 ~ L3 vertebral bodies was performed in a healthy volunteer, and the corresponding finite element model of the spine was established. Biomechanical analysis was performed on the changes in stress distribution in different groups of models by applying quantitative loads. RESULTS Models with percutaneous discoplasty (PCD) showed improved stability under various stress conditions, and intervertebral foraminal heights were superior to models without discoplasty. CONCLUSION Cement discoplasty can improve the stability of the vertebral body to a certain extent and restore a certain height of the intervertebral foramen, which has a good development prospect and potential.
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- Cunheng Yang
- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, 116001, People's Republic of China.
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Normand É, Franco A, Parent S, Lombardi G, Brayda-Bruno M, Colombini A, Moreau A, Marcil V. Association between the GLP1R A316T Mutation and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in French Canadian and Italian Cohorts. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:481. [PMID: 38674415 PMCID: PMC11050147 DOI: 10.3390/genes15040481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Studies have revealed anthropometric discrepancies in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) compared to non-scoliotic subjects, such as a higher stature, lower weight, and lower body mass index. While the causes are still unknown, it was proposed that metabolic hormones could play a role in AIS pathophysiology. Our objectives were to evaluate the association of GLP1R A316T polymorphism in AIS susceptibility and to study its relationship with disease severity and progression. We performed a retrospective case-control association study with controls and AIS patients from an Italian and French Canadian cohort. The GLP1R rs10305492 polymorphism was genotyped in 1025 subjects (313 non-scoliotic controls and 712 AIS patients) using a validated TaqMan allelic discrimination assay. Associations were evaluated by odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals. In the AIS group, there was a higher frequency of the variant genotype A/G (4.2% vs. 1.3%, OR = 3.40, p = 0.016) and allele A (2.1% vs. 0.6%, OR = 3.35, p = 0.017) than controls. When the AIS group was stratified for severity (≤40° vs. >40°), progression of the disease (progressor vs. non-progressor), curve type, or body mass index, there was no statistically significant difference in the distribution of the polymorphism. Our results support that the GLP1R A316T polymorphism is associated with a higher risk of developing AIS, but without being associated with disease severity and progression.
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- Émilie Normand
- Research Center, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada;
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1A8, Canada
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- Viscogliosi Laboratory in Molecular Genetics of Musculoskeletal Diseases, Research Center, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada; (A.F.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Surgery, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada;
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy;
- Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznań University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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- Scoliosis Unit, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology-Spine Surgery III, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy;
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- Orthopaedic Biotechnology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy;
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- Viscogliosi Laboratory in Molecular Genetics of Musculoskeletal Diseases, Research Center, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada; (A.F.); (A.M.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
- Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3A 1J4, Canada
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- Research Center, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada;
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1A8, Canada
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Negrini F, Febbo F, Tessadri F, Zonta A, Tavernaro M, Donzelli S, Zaina F, Negrini S. The New Modular Sforzesco Brace (Modular Italian Brace) Is as Effective as the Classical One: A Retrospective Controlled Study from a Prospective Cohort. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2075. [PMID: 38610839 PMCID: PMC11012574 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Background: The Sforzesco brace is a very rigid push-up brace effective in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). We recently developed a new Sforzesco brace based on modularity (the Modular Italian brace-MI brace) that could allow standardization, facilitating global expertise diffusion, increased modifiability and adaptability, and cost savings due to longer brace life. We aimed to compare the short-term results of the two braces. Methods: The retrospective study included 231 consecutive AIS treated with a MI brace (N = 53) or Sforzesco brace (N = 178). The main outcome was the first 6-month follow-up out-of-brace radiograph Cobb angle change. Secondary outcomes included the in-brace Cobb degrees and aesthetics (TRACE), prominence (angle of trunk rotation and mm), kyphosis, and lordosis changes. Results: The two groups were similar at baseline, apart from more immature patients in MI brace. Both braces reduced the Cobb angle (-6° out-of-brace; -16° in-brace) without differences between groups. All secondary outcomes improved, apart from a statistically and clinically insignificant 3° kyphosis reduction. The MI brace participants were 4.9 times more likely to improve the Cobb angle than the Sforzesco brace (OR = 4.92; 95%CI 1.91-12.64; p = 0.001). Conclusions: These findings suggest that the MI-brace can be safely used instead of the classical Sforzesco brace. However, further studies of different designs and longer follow-ups are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Francesco Negrini
- Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy;
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, 21049 Tradate, Italy
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- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), 20141 Milan, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.T.); (S.D.); (F.Z.)
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- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), 20141 Milan, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.T.); (S.D.); (F.Z.)
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- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), 20141 Milan, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.T.); (S.D.); (F.Z.)
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- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), 20141 Milan, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.T.); (S.D.); (F.Z.)
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- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), 20141 Milan, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.T.); (S.D.); (F.Z.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University “La Statale”, 20122 Milan, Italy;
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, 20161 Milan, Italy
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Langlais T, Vergari C, Rougereau G, Gaume M, Gajny L, Abelin-Genevois K, Bernard JC, Hu Z, Cheng JCY, Chu WCW, Assi A, Karam M, Ghanem I, Bassani T, Galbusera F, Sconfienza LM, Brayda-Bruno M, Courtois I, Ebermeyer E, Vialle R, Dubousset J, Skalli W. Assessment of malalignment at early stage in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a longitudinal cohort study. 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 2024; 33:1665-1674. [PMID: 38407613 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08178-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Our objective was to assess abnormalities of the odontoid-hip axis (OD-HA) angle in a mild scoliotic population to determine whether screening for malalignment would help predict the distinction between progressive and stable adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at early stage. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients (non-scoliotic and AIS) underwent a biplanar X-ray between 2013 and 2020. In AIS, inclusion criteria were Cobb angle between 10° and 25°; Risser sign lower than 3; age higher than 10 years; and no previous treatment. A 3D spine reconstruction was performed, and the OD-HA was computed automatically. A reference corridor for OD-HA values in non-scoliotic subjects was calculated as the range [5th-95th percentiles]. A severity index, helping to distinguish stable and progressive AIS, was calculated and weighted according to the OD-HA value. RESULTS Eighty-three non-scoliotic and 205 AIS were included. The mean coronal and sagittal OD-HA angles in the non-scoliotic group were 0.2° and -2.5°, whereas in AIS values were 0.3° and -0.8°, respectively. For coronal and sagittal OD-HA, 27.5% and 26.8% of AIS were outside the reference corridor compared with 10.8% in non-scoliotic (OR = 3.1 and 3). Adding to the severity index a weighting factor based on coronal OD-HA, for thoracic scoliosis, improved the positive predictive value by 9% and the specificity by 13%. CONCLUSION Analysis of OD-HA suggests that AIS patients are almost three times more likely to have malalignment compared with a non-scoliotic population. Furthermore, analysis of coronal OD-HA is promising to help the clinician distinguish between stable and progressive thoracic scoliosis.
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- Tristan Langlais
- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Paris, France.
- Service Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Hôpital des Enfants, Purpan, Toulouse Université, Toulouse, France.
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Paris, France
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- Service Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, APHP, Paris, France
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- Service Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris cité Université, APHP, Paris, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Children Conservative Treatment, Croix-Rouge Française. Centre Médico-Chirurgical Et de Réadaptation Des Massues, Lyon, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Children Conservative Treatment, Croix-Rouge Française. Centre Médico-Chirurgical Et de Réadaptation Des Massues, Lyon, France
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Paris, France
- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Joseph University of Beirut, SaintBeirut, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Joseph University of Beirut, SaintBeirut, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Joseph University of Beirut, SaintBeirut, Lebanon
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hotel-Dieu de France Hospital, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Unite Rachis, CHU - Hopital Bellevue, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Service Orthopédie et Traumatologie, Hôpital A. Trousseau, APHP, Paris, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Paris, France
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- Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers, HESAM Université, Paris, France
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Heegaard M, Tøndevold N, Dahl B, Andersen TB, Gehrchen M, Ohrt-Nissen S. The effect of Providence night-time bracing on the sagittal profile in adolescent 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 2024; 33:1657-1664. [PMID: 38430401 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08186-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by coronal scoliosis and often a sagittal hypokyphosis. The effect of bracing on the sagittal profile is not well understood. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of night-time bracing on the sagittal profile in patients with AIS. METHODS We retrospectively included AIS patients with a main curve of 25-45° treated with a night-time brace in our institution between 2005 and 2018. Patients with estimated growth potential based on either Risser stage, hand X-rays, or menarchal status were included. Coronal and sagittal radiographic parameters were recorded at both brace- initiation and -termination. Patients were followed until surgery or one year after brace termination. Results were compared to a published cohort of full-time braced patients. RESULTS One hundred forty-six patients were included. Maximum thoracic kyphosis (TK) increased 2.5° (± 9.7) (p = 0.003), corresponding to a 3.5-fold relative risk increase post bracing in TK compared to a full-time brace cohort. Twenty-seven percent (n = 36) of the patients were hypokyphotic (T4/T12 < 20°) at brace initiation compared with 19% (n = 26) at brace termination (p = 0.134). All other sagittal parameters remained the same at follow-up. We found no association between progression in the coronal plane and change in sagittal parameters. CONCLUSION This is the first study to indicate that night-time bracing of AIS does not induce hypokyphosis. We found a small increase in TK, with a substantially lower risk of developing flat back deformity compared to full-time bracing. The coronal curve progression was not coupled to a change in TK.
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- Martin Heegaard
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Inge Lehmanns Vej 6, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Inge Lehmanns Vej 6, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Inge Lehmanns Vej 6, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Inge Lehmanns Vej 6, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Inge Lehmanns Vej 6, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Inge Lehmanns Vej 6, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Matos MA, Freitas MC, Fernandes RB, Oliveira LFWD, Meves R. Translation, Transcultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire for Scoliosis (BR-BIDQ-S). Rev Bras Ortop 2024; 59:e220-e227. [PMID: 38606121 PMCID: PMC11006525 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1785463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Objective The Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire for Scoliosis (BIDQ-S) for scoliosis derives from the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ) with specific adaptation for scoliosis patients. Despite its significance and applicability, this instrument has never been translated into Brazilian Portuguese. The current study aimed to translate, transculturally adapt, and validate the BIDQ-S into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods BIDQ-S was translated and culturally adapted into Brazilian Portuguese using the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria. The questionnaire validation relied on internal consistency and comparison with the Cobb angle, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS-22). The Brazilian version (BR-)BIDQ-S validation occurred in a sample of 35 adolescents with scoliosis waiting for specialized treatment. Results Internal consistency of the BR-BIDQ-S was 0.899 according to the Cronbach's index (i.e., virtually perfect). Although BR-BIDQ-S did not correlate with the Cobb angle, it presented correlations with the Physical, Emotional, and Social domains from the PedsQL and the Function/Activity domain from the SRS-22. Conclusion BR-BIDQ-S was reliable in evaluating the body image of adolescents with scoliosis, presenting an internal consistency of 0,899 (virtually perfect). Moreover, similar to the original instrument, it correlated with PedsQL and SRS-22.
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- Marcos Almeida Matos
- Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Salvador, BA, Brasil
- Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Programa de Coluna Vertebral da Santa Casa da Bahia, Hospital Santa Izabel, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Programa de Coluna Vertebral da Santa Casa da Bahia, Hospital Santa Izabel, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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- Grupo de Coluna do Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia (DOT), Santa Casa de SP, Pavilhão Fernandinho Simonsen, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
- Comissão de Educação Continuada (CEC), Sociedade Brasileira de Coluna, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Tian M, Zhuang J, Zhang H, Hu J, Liu N. Application of System Nursing in the Prevention of Postoperative Nonstructural Scoliosis in Patients With Ear Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg 2024:00001665-990000000-01419. [PMID: 38534171 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether early systematic nursing can reduce the occurrence of postoperative nonstructural scoliosis in patients undergoing ear reconstruction. METHODS A total of 136 patients with congenital microtia who underwent ear reconstruction surgery at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from, January 2022 to July 2022 were included as study subjects. They were randomly divided into a routine nursing group and a systematic nursing group. After preoperative and postoperative education, as well as continuous follow-up intervention after surgery, spinal CT three-dimensional imaging examination was performed 6 months later to measure the Cobb angle and observe the occurrence of spinal scoliosis. RESULTS Compared with the routine nursing group, the incidence and severity of postoperative nonstructural scoliosis were significantly reduced in patients who received systematic nursing. CONCLUSIONS Systematic nursing intervention for patients undergoing ear reconstruction can help prevent the occurrence of postoperative nonstructural scoliosis and has a positive effect on improving patient prognosis. It is worth promoting in clinical treatment.
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- Mei Tian
- Second Ward of Craniomaxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Ear Reconstruction, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Nursing Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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- Department of Cosmetic Injection Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Nursing Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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Chen J, Xu T, Zhou J, Han B, Wu Q, Jin W, Zhang X. The Superiority of Schroth Exercise Combined Brace Treatment for Mild-to-Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2024:S1878-8750(24)00488-1. [PMID: 38531472 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to assess and rank the comparative efficacy of different nonoperative treatments on Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, and quality of life for mild-to-moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. METHODS A comprehensive search of databases, including Medline, The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science spanning all previous years up to January 1, 2024. The included studies were evaluated for literature quality according to Cochrane Handbook criteria, and a network meta-analysis was performed using STATA 14.0 statistical software. RESULTS Twenty randomized controlled trials met all inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Schroth exercise and scoliosis-specific exercise combined with brace treatments had a significant positive effect on Cobb angle and quality of life. For angle of trunk rotation, Schroth exercise and Schroth exercise combined with brace treatments prove more effective compared to the control group. On surface-under-the-cumulative-ranking-curve analysis, Schroth exercise combined with brace treatment had the highest likelihood for reducing Cobb angle (P-score = 0.899), angle of trunk rotation (0.82), and improving quality of life (0.828). CONCLUSIONS Although most conservative treatments had benefits for mild-to-moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the most optimal programs were those that included (1) at least 10 weeks of approximately 60-minute Schroth exercise sessions twice a week and (2) wearing the brace for 23 hours every day throughout the treatment period.
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- Jiping Chen
- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Fan Y, Zheng H, Feng L, To MKT, Kuang GM, Yeung EHK, Cheung KMC, Liu L, Cheung JPY. Elasticity and cross-sectional thickness of paraspinal muscles in progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1323756. [PMID: 38516354 PMCID: PMC10954774 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1323756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Objectives (1) Compare the cross-sectional thickness (CST) and shear wave speed (SWS) of paraspinal muscles (PSM) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with and without curve progression; (2) investigate the relationship between CST/SWS and radiographic characteristics in AIS with curve progression; (3) compare the CST/SWS between AIS and non-scoliosis controls. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed the CST and SWS of PSM in 48 AIS with mild to moderate curvature and 24 non-scoliosis participants. Participants with scoliosis greater than 45° of Cobb angles were excluded. The Change of Cobb angles within the last 6-months was retrieved to allocate AIS into progression and non-progression groups. The SWS and CST of multifidus; longissimus and iliocostalis of the major curve were measured using B-mode ultrasound image with an elastography mode. Discrepancies of the SWS (SWS-ratio: SWS on the convex side divided by SWS on the concave side) and CST (CST-ratio: CST on the convex side divided by CST on the concave side) at the upper/lower end and apical vertebrae were studied. Results A higher SWS at the apical vertebrae on the concave side of the major curve (multifidus: 3.9 ± 1.0 m/s vs. 3.1 ± 0.6 m/s; p < 0.01, longissimus: 3.3 ± 1.0 m/s vs. 3.0 ± 0.9 m/s; p < 0.01, iliocostalis: 2.8 ± 1.0 m/s vs. 2.5 ± 0.8 m/s; p < 0.01) was observed in AIS with curve progression. A lower SWS-ratio at apical vertebrae was detected with a greater vertebral rotation in participants with curve progression (multifidus [grade II]: 0.7 ± 0.1 vs. grade I: 0.9 ± 0.2; p = 0.03, longissimus [grade II]: 0.8 ± 0.2 vs. grade I: 1.1 ± 0.2; p < 0.01). CST was not different among the progressive, non-progressive AIS and non-scoliosis controls. Conclusions Increased SWS of PSM without change of CST was observed on the concave side of the major curve in participants with progressive AIS.
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- Yunli Fan
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging-Ultrasound Division, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging-Ultrasound Division, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Keating G, Hawk C, Amorin-Woods L, Amorin-Woods D, Vallone S, Farabaugh R, Todd A, Ferrance R, Young J, O'Neill Bhogal S, Sexton H, Alevaki H, Miller J, Parkin-Smith G, Schielke A, Robinson A, Thompson R. Clinical Practice Guideline for Best Practice Management of Pediatric Patients by Chiropractors: Results of a Delphi Consensus Process. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024; 30:216-232. [PMID: 37902954 PMCID: PMC10954607 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Objective: To build upon existing recommendations on best practices for chiropractic management of children by conducting a formal consensus process and best evidence synthesis. Design: Best practice guide based on recommendations from current best available evidence and formal consensus of a panel of experienced practitioners, consumers, and experts for chiropractic management of pediatric patients. Methods: Synthesis of results of a literature search to inform the development of recommendations from a multidisciplinary steering committee, including experts in pediatrics, followed by a formal Delphi panel consensus process. Results: The consensus process was conducted June to August 2022. All 60 panelists completed the process and reached at least 80% consensus on all recommendations after three Delphi rounds. Recommendations for best practices for chiropractic care for children addressed these aspects of the clinical encounter: patient communication, including informed consent; appropriate clinical history, including health habits; appropriate physical examination procedures; red flags/contraindications to chiropractic care and/or spinal manipulation; aspects of chiropractic management of pediatric patients, including infants; modifications of spinal manipulation and other manual procedures for pediatric patients; appropriate referral and comanagement; and appropriate health promotion and disease prevention practices. Conclusion: This set of recommendations represents a general framework for an evidence-informed and reasonable approach to the management of pediatric patients by chiropractors.
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- Genevieve Keating
- Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- Private Practice, Melbourne, Australia
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- US-Clinical Compass, Lexington SC, USA
- Texas Chiropractic College, TX, USA
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- School of Allied Health, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
- Private Practice, Perth, Australia
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- Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
- Private Practice, Insight Counselling, Perth, Australia
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- Advanced Medicine Integration Group, Columbus, OH, USA
- Clinical Compass, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Private Practice, Sale, Australia
- Aus-ACA, Sale, Australia
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- Anglo European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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- Private Practice, Perth, Australia
- School of Allied Health, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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- Private Practice, The Thompson Method Breastfeeding, Melbourne, Australia
- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Australia
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Ye L, Lin S, Lv Y, Ge C, Chen X. The Association Between Mental Disorders and Postoperative Outcomes of Scoliosis Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. ALPHA PSYCHIATRY 2024; 25:142-149. [PMID: 38798805 PMCID: PMC11117427 DOI: 10.5152/alphapsychiatry.2024.231431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Background Mental disorders may adversely impact postoperative recovery in scoliosis surgery. However, study findings have been inconsistent and a systematic synthesis is lacking. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library for studies examining associations between preoperative mental disorders, assessed by various scales, such as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), the Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire (MSPQ), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and postoperative outcomes, such as pain, disability, quality of life, and satisfaction, in scoliosis surgery. Random-effects meta-analyses pooled standardized mean differences (SMDs) in postoperative outcomes between patients with and without mental disorders. Results Twelve observational studies were included for the systematic review, and 5 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis demonstrated significantly worse postoperative outcomes in patients with mental disorders compared to those without (SMD -1.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] -3.08 to -0.84, P < 0.001). Significant heterogeneity was present (I2 = 76%). Review of included studies found mental disorders linked to higher preoperative pain/disability and lower quality of life/satisfaction, as well as worse postoperative scores on these outcomes. Moderating factors identified included mental disorder severity, treatment specifics, and patient demographics. Conclusion Preoperative mental disorders, especially depression and anxiety, are associated with significantly worse postoperative pain, disability, quality of life, and satisfaction in scoliosis surgery. This association may be mediated by psychological factors, such as catastrophizing, self-criticism, and kinesiophobia, and biological factors, such as inflammation, neuroendocrine changes, and central sensitization. Routine psychological screening and interventions for high-risk patients may improve postoperative outcomes but not necessarily surgical effectiveness. Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and elucidate optimal treatment approaches.
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- Luyou Ye
- Department of Orthopedic, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, China
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Fan Y, To MK, Kuang GM, Cheung JPY. The Relationship Between Compliance of Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises and Curve Regression With Mild to Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Global Spine J 2024; 14:447-457. [PMID: 35762385 PMCID: PMC10802514 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221109565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Case-control Study. OBJECTIVES To determine the requisite exercise compliance (EC) of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE) for achieving curve regression; to analyze whether the apical translation (AT), apical wedging (AW), and apical rotation (AR) of the major curve improve with regression effect. METHODS Between 2019 and 2021, a total of 763 patients undertook a 6-month PSSE treatment. This resulted 426 compliable and 302 uncompliable patients remained available for analysis. For compliable patients, 213 with curve regression and 213 age-/sex-matched with curve stabilization/deterioration at the 6-month, were eligible for regression analysis to detect the relationship between EC and regression effect at the 6-month; receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and Youden's index were applied to identify the threshold of EC leading to curve regression at the 6-month. The AT, AW, and AR of the major curve were compared before and after 6-month PSSE to investigate the radiographic parameters that improved with regression effect. RESULTS EC was correlated with regression effect (odds ratio: 19.9, 95% confidence interval: 11.3-35.0, P < .001) and the cutoff threshold of EC was 4.4 h/week for 6 months to realize such an effect. AT was improved by 47.6% with curve regression, in which 152 cases remained curve regression and no case progressed into the operative threshold at the 1.5- to 2-year. CONCLUSIONS A 6-month PSSE protocol of 4.4 hours per week was potentially leading to curve regression in treating mild to moderate scoliosis. An improvement in AT of the major curve was observed with the regression effect.
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- Yunli Fan
- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Tang S, Cheung JPY, Cheung PWH. Effectiveness of bracing to achieve curve regression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Bone Joint J 2024; 106-B:286-292. [PMID: 38423123 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.106b3.bjj-2023-1105.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Aims To systematically evaluate whether bracing can effectively achieve curve regression in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and to identify any predictors of curve regression after bracing. Methods Two independent reviewers performed a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Ovid, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library to obtain all published information about the effectiveness of bracing in achieving curve regression in AIS patients. Search terms included "brace treatment" or "bracing," "idiopathic scoliosis," and "curve regression" or "curve reduction." Inclusion criteria were studies recruiting patients with AIS undergoing brace treatment and one of the study outcomes must be curve regression or reduction, defined as > 5° reduction in coronal Cobb angle of a major curve upon bracing completion. Exclusion criteria were studies including non-AIS patients, studies not reporting p-value or confidence interval, animal studies, case reports, case series, and systematic reviews. The GRADE approach to assessing quality of evidence was used to evaluate each publication. Results After abstract and full-text screening, 205 out of 216 articles were excluded. The 11 included studies all reported occurrence of curve regression among AIS patients who were braced. Regression rate ranged from 16.7% to 100%. We found evidence that bracing is effective in achieving curve regression among compliant AIS patients eligible for bracing, i.e. curves of 25° to 40°. A similar effect was also found in patients with major curve sizes ranging from 40° to 60° when combined with scoliosis-specific exercises. There was also evidence showing that a low apical vertebral body height ratio, in-brace correction, smaller pre-brace Cobb angle, and daily pattern of brace-wear compliance predict curve regression after bracing. Conclusion Bracing provides a corrective effect on scoliotic curves of AIS patients to achieve curve regression, given there is high compliance rate and the incorporation of exercises.
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- Shiyu Tang
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Li J, Chan EA, Li M, Lam YP, Wong AYL, Cheung JPY, Li Y. "Am I different?" Coping and mental health among teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A qualitative study. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 75:e135-e141. [PMID: 38216347 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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PURPOSE To explore the stressors, coping strategies, and mental health of adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. DESIGN AND METHODS This study adopted a descriptive qualitative study design. Twelve participants were recruited from a local non-government organization in Hong Kong. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Verbatim transcriptions of interviews were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. The guideline of the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies was used to report the findings. RESULTS Five themes were identified: "Disease- and treatment-induced changes and stressors", "Cognitive assessment and personal perceptions", "Behavioral and emotional coping strategies", "Social interactions and social support", and "Deteriorating or thriving in psychological development and well-being". CONCLUSIONS Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis experienced a variety of physical and psychological stressors. It is imperative to prioritize efforts to promote adaptive coping and activate social support systems to achieve better outcomes in this population. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Healthcare providers should aim to comprehend the experiences of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis for improved clinical interactions and holistic care. Future research should prioritize coping-based interventions, to enhance adaptive coping behaviors and the well-being of this population.
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- Jiaying Li
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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Kisa EP, Tarakcı E, Leblebici G, Ozdincler AR, Kasapcopur O. Exercise programs for scoliosis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a randomized-controlled study. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:441-449. [PMID: 37668835 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05439-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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By improving core strength and stability, children with JIA can experience increased endurance, reduced pain, and improved posture. No study was found that investigated the effectiveness of 3-Dimension (3D) exercises in JIA. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of structured 3D exercises with that of a conventional exercise program specially planned for children with JIA who have scoliosis. This was a prospective, randomized-controlled study. Structured 3D scoliosis exercises for Group 1 (n: 25) and conventional exercises for the Group 2 (n: 25) were applied for 24 weeks. The angle of trunk rotation (ATR) by scoliometer, scoliosis angle by Cobb angle, pain by a numerical rating scale (NRS), respiratory functions by spirometry, and perception of cosmetic deformity by The Walter Reed visual assessment scale (WRVAS) were evaluated. ATR, Cobb angle, and pain in Group I showed significant improvement compared to Group II. While the sub-parameters of WRVAS and increased significantly in both groups, the improvement in Group I was found to be greater between the groups. While FVC (%) and FEV1 (%) results within the group were significant in both groups. 3D exercises and conventional exercises are an effective and feasible method in the treatment of scoliosis in these children. Despite the curative effect of both methods, 3D exercises have been proven in this study to be more effective on Cobb angle, ATR, WRAS, and respiratory parameters.
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- Eylul Pinar Kisa
- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Biruni University, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Biruni University, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kluszczyński M, Zaborowska-Sapeta K, Kowalski I, Karpiel I. The Effectiveness of Early Rehabilitation in Limiting the Progression of Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1422. [PMID: 38592211 PMCID: PMC10932466 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background: The purpose of this study was to assess specific rehabilitation methods' effectiveness in early idiopathic scoliosis (IS) development, focusing on lower limb functional inequality's role in scoliosis progression. Materials and Methods: This study comprised 812 patients aged 6-16 years at risk of developing idiopathic scoliosis (IS). The mean (SD) age was 10.66 (3.16) years. Patients were categorized into high- and medium-risk groups based on the angle of trunk rotation (ATR) size. Specific scoliosis physiotherapy was used, and the average follow-up period was 28.1 ± 14.5 months. Changes in ATR, Cobb angle, and functional length of the lower limbs pre- and post-treatment were statistically analyzed across three age groups (6-9, 10-12, and 13-16 years) and three scoliosis locations. Results: Significant effectiveness of early rehabilitation was observed in the high-risk group of children aged 6-9 years. In the medium-risk group, significant reductions in ATR were observed in both the 6-9 and 10-12 age groups across all three scoliosis locations. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in the Cobb angle in the thoracolumbar region and a significant reduction in lower limb inequality across all age groups and scoliosis locations. Conclusions: The early implementation of specific physiotherapy may enhance the efficacy of idiopathic scoliosis treatment by attenuating factors contributing to its progression.
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- Marek Kluszczyński
- Collegium Medicum, Jan Dlugosz University, 4/8 Waszyngtona, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopedics, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland
- Regional Specialized Children’s Hospital in Olsztyn, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopedics, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland
- Regional Specialized Children’s Hospital in Olsztyn, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Krakow Institute of Technology, The Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Zakopianska Str. 73, 30-418 Krakow, Poland
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Romano M, Minozzi S, Bettany-Saltikov J, Zaina F, Chockalingam N, Kotwicki T, Maier-Hennes A, Arienti C, Negrini S. Therapeutic exercises for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 2:CD007837. [PMID: 38415871 PMCID: PMC10900302 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007837.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a pathology that changes the three-dimensional shape of the spine and trunk. While AIS can progress during growth and cause cosmetic issues, it is usually asymptomatic. However, a final spinal curvature above the critical threshold of 30° increases the risk of health problems and curve progression in adulthood. The use of therapeutic exercises (TEs) to reduce the progression of AIS and delay or avoid other, more invasive treatments is still controversial. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of TE, including generic therapeutic exercises (GTE) and physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) in treating AIS, compared to no treatment, other non-surgical treatments, or between treatments. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, four other databases, and two clinical trials registers to 17 November 2022. We also screened reference lists of articles. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TE with no treatment, other non-surgical treatments (braces, electrical stimulation, manual therapy), and different types of exercises. In the previous version of the review, we also included observational studies. We did not include observational studies in this update since we found sufficient RCTs to address our study aims. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methodology. Our major outcomes were progression of scoliosis (measured by Cobb angle, trunk rotation, progression, bracing, surgery), cosmetic issues (measured by surface measurements and perception), and quality of life (QoL). Our minor outcomes were back pain, mental health, and adverse effects. MAIN RESULTS We included 13 RCTs (583 participants). The percentage of females ranged from 50% to 100%; mean age ranged from 12 to 15 years. Studies included participants with Cobb angles from low to severe. We judged 61% of the studies at low risk for random sequence generation and 46% at low risk for allocation concealment. None of the studies could blind participants and personnel. We judged the subjective outcomes at high risk of performance and detection bias, and the objective outcomes at high risk of detection bias in six studies and at low risk of bias in the other six studies. One study did not assess any objective outcomes. Comparing TE versus no treatment, we are very uncertain whether TE reduces the Cobb angle (mean difference (MD) -3.6°, 95% confidence interval (CI) -5.6 to -1.7; 2 studies, 52 participants). Low-certainty evidence indicates PSSE makes little or no difference in the angle of trunk rotation (ATR) (MD -0.8°, 95% CI -3.8 to 2.1; 1 study, 45 participants), may reduce the waist asymmetry slightly (MD -0.5 cm, 95% CI -0.8 to -0.3; 1 study, 45 participants), and may result in little to no difference in the score of cosmetic issues measured by the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ) General (MD 0.7 points, 95% CI -0.1 to 1.4; 1 study, 16 participants). PSSE may result in little to no difference in self-image measured by the Scoliosis Research Society - 22 Patient Questionnaire (SRS-22) (MD 0.3 points, 95% CI -0.3 to 0.9; 1 study, 16 participants) and improve QoL slightly measured by SRS-22 Total score (MD 0.3 points, 95% CI 0.1 to 0.4; 2 studies, 61 participants). Only Cobb angle results were clinically meaningful. Comparing PSSE plus bracing versus bracing, low-certainty evidence indicates PSSE plus bracing may reduce Cobb angle (-2.2°, 95% CI -3.8 to -0.7; 2 studies, 84 participants). Comparing GTE plus other non-surgical interventions versus other non-surgical interventions, low-certainty evidence indicates GTE plus other non-surgical interventions may reduce Cobb angle (MD -8.0°, 95% CI -11.5 to -4.5; 1 study, 80 participants). We are uncertain whether PSSE plus other non-surgical interventions versus other non-surgical interventions reduces Cobb angle (MD -7.8°, 95% CI -12.5 to -3.1; 1 study, 18 participants) and ATR (MD -8.0°, 95% CI -12.7 to -3.3; 1 study, 18 participants). PSSE plus bracing versus bracing alone may make little to no difference in subjective measurement of cosmetic issues as measured by SAQ General (-0.2 points, 95% CI -0.9 to 0.5; 1 study, 34 participants), self-image score as measured by SRS-22 Self-Image (MD 0.1 points, 95% CI -0.3 to 0.5; 1 study, 34 participants), and QoL measured by SRS-22 Total score (MD 0.2 points, 95% CI -0.1 to 0.5; 1 study, 34 participants). None of these results were clinically meaningful. Comparing TE versus bracing, we are very uncertain whether PSSE allows progression of Cobb angle (MD 2.7°, 95% CI 0.3 to 5.0; 1 study, 60 participants), changes self-image measured by SRS-22 Self-Image (MD 0.1 points, 95% CI -1.0 to 1.1; 1 study, 60 participants), and QoL measured by SRS-22 Total score (MD 3.2 points, 95% CI 2.1 to 4.2; 1 study, 60 participants). None of these results were clinically meaningful. Comparing PSSE with GTE, we are uncertain whether PSSE makes little or no difference in Cobb angle (MD -3.0°, 95% CI -8.2 to 2.1; 4 studies, 192 participants; very low-certainty evidence). PSSE probably reduces ATR (clinically meaningful) (MD -3.0°, 95% CI -3.4 to -2.5; 2 studies, 138 participants). We are uncertain about the effect of PSSE on QoL measured by SRS-22 Total score (MD 0.26 points, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.62; 3 studies, 168 participants) and on self-image measured by SRS-22 Self-Image and Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.77, 95% CI -0.61 to 2.14; 3 studies, 168 participants). Further, low-certainty evidence indicates that 38/100 people receiving GTE may progress more than 5° Cobb versus 7/100 receiving PSSE (risk ratio (RR) 0.19, 95% CI -0.67 to 0.52; 1 study, 110 participants). None of the included studies assessed adverse effects. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The evidence on the efficacy of TE is currently sparse due to heterogeneity, small sample size, and many different comparisons. We found only one study following participants to the end of growth showing the efficacy of PSSE over TE. This result was weakened by adding studies with short-term results and unclear preparation of treating physiotherapists. More RCTs are needed to strengthen the current evidence and study other highly clinically relevant outcomes such as QoL, psychological and cosmetic issues, and back pain.
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- Michele Romano
- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Regional Health Service, Rome, Italy
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- ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Spine Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics, University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University "La Statale", Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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Bastianel L, Beraldo LM, Pilling BM, Candotti CT. Development, validity and reliability of patient perception of scoliosis-specific physiotherapy (physio-is) questionnaire. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38411124 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2322040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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PURPOSE To develop a questionnaire for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) and to evaluate its content validity, structural validity, and reliability. METHODOLOGY Seven PSSE treatment experts checked the content validity of the Patient's Perception of Scoliosis-Specific Physiotherapy Questionnaire (Physio-IS). For each Physio-IS item, the content validity indexes must be ≥ 90%. Regarding structural validity and reliability 52 adolescents (ages 10-17) with AIS completed the questionnaire. Structural validity was assessed through exploratory factor analysis. Reliability was verified through internal consistency. RESULTS Physio-IS content was validated in three evaluation rounds, obtaining 100% expert agreement. About structural validity we identified four domains (cumulative explained variance = 68.2%): (1) specific knowledge (seven questions on understanding their scoliosis condition); (2) social repercussion (five questions about social relationship implications); (3) pain (two questions about scoliosis-associated pain); and (4) associated concern (apprehension/expectations regarding the future). The Physio-IS demonstrated very good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.76-0.92). CONCLUSION The Physio-IS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing AIS patients undergoing PSSE and helping physiotherapists identify aspects requiring more attention, thus facilitating intervention strategies, as knowing the patient's perception of their condition or treatment is fundamental to AIS treatment success.
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- Laura Bastianel
- Human Movement Sciences in the School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Dance of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Human Movement Sciences in the School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Dance of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Human Movement Sciences in the School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Dance of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Human Movement Sciences in the School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Dance of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Mantelatto Andrade R, Gomes Santana B, Verttú Schmidt A, Eduardo Barsotti C, Pegoraro Baroni M, Tirotti Saragiotto B, Ribeiro AP. Effect of traditional rehabilitation programme versus telerehabilitation in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cohort study. J Rehabil Med 2024; 56:jrm5343. [PMID: 38407430 PMCID: PMC10910275 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v56.5343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Telerehabilitation has become increasingly popular since the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) outbreak. However, studies are needed to understand the effects of remote delivery of spine treatment approaches. OBJECTIVES To verify and compare the effects of traditional rehabilitation programmes (in-person) and telerehabilitation (online) on the progression of scoliotic curvature in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to verify the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility among patients and physiotherapists regarding both treatments. METHODS This is a cohort study (prospective analysis of 2 intervention groups: telerehabilitation (online) and traditional rehabilitation (in-person). A total of 66 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis were included. Recruitment was conducted through the Clinical Center in Scoliosis Care (January-December 2020). Participants were divided into 2 intervention groups: telerehabilitation (online) (n = 33) and traditional rehabilitation programme (in-person) (n = 33). Both groups also were supplied with a spinal orthopaedic brace. Scoliosis was confirmed by a spine X-ray examination (Cobb angle). Radiographic parameters measured were: Cobb angles (thoracic and lumbar). The method of Nash and Moe (thoracic and lumbar) was also evaluated based on the relationship between the vertebral pedicles and the centre of the vertebral body in the X-rays. Assessments were performed at baseline (T0) and after 6 months of the intervention protocol (T6). Patient and physiotherapist reports were evaluated on the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the interventions. RESULTS Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis showed a significant decrease in the Cobb angle (main scoliotic curvature), with a 4.9° for the traditional rehabilitation programme and 2.4° for the telerehabilitation. Thoracic and lumbar Cobb angles did not show significant changes after the intervention in both groups or between groups. Thoracic and lumbar Nash and Moe scores scores also did not show significant differences after 6 months of in-person or telerehabilitation intervention, or between groups. The intervention by telerehabilitation was acceptable, appropriate, and feasible for patients and physiotherapists. CONCLUSION Use of the rehabilitation programme for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, delivered via telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, was encouraging for future applications due to the improved effect on reducing the Cobb angle, preventing progression of scoliosis. In addition, telerehabilitation showed good acceptability among patients and physiotherapists. Traditional rehabilitation programmes (in-person) in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis also showed a reduction in the Cobb angle.
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- Rodrigo Mantelatto Andrade
- University of Sao Paulo, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Clinical Center in Scoliosis, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Medicine Department, Health Science Post-Graduate, Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Laboratory, University Santo Amaro, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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- University of Sao Paulo, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Medicine Department, Health Science Post-Graduate, Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Laboratory, University Santo Amaro, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Li F, Omar Dev RD, Soh KG, Wang C, Yuan Y. Effects of Pilates exercises on spine deformities and posture: a systematic review. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:55. [PMID: 38388449 PMCID: PMC10885405 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00843-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pilates is becoming increasingly popular amongst a wide range of people and is gaining more attention. It is also an effective means of physical rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the effects of Pilates on spinal deformity and posture. METHOD This systematic review was conducted using four recognised academic and scientific databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Cochrane) to identify articles that met the inclusion criteria. The secondary search used the Google Scholar and the Science Direct search engines. The search for articles for this review began in July 06, 2023 and was concluded on February 01, 2024. The search process for this study was documented using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA 2020). The PEDro scale was used to assess the internal validity and data statistics of the studies included in this systematic review and to evaluate the quality of the studies. RESULTS The systematic review included nine studies that met the inclusion criteria from the 651 studies retrieved, involving a total of 643 participants. The PEDro scale scores of the studies included in this systematic review ranged from 3 to 8. The intervention was in the form of Pilates or Pilates combined exercises. The studies included in this review used outcome measures of Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation (ATR), range of motion (ROM), chest expansion, Scoliosis Research Society Questionnaire (SRS-22r) and postural assessment. Research has shown that Pilates is effective in correcting spinal deformities and posture, as well as improving quality of life, pain relief, function and fitness. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provide substantial evidence that Pilates has a positive impact on improving spinal deformity and posture. However, more research is needed to validate whether Pilates can be used effectively as a physical therapy for spinal deformity rehabilitation. Pilates has considerable potential for public health interventions.
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- Fangyi Li
- Department of Sports Studies Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Sports Studies Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Sports Studies Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Sports Studies Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Hengsomboon N, Vongsirinavarat M, Bovonsunthonchai S, Thawalyawichachit L, Hengsomboon P. Association of scoliosis with lower extremity alignments, muscle strengths, and foot characteristics and their alterations in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2024:BMR230220. [PMID: 38427464 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-230220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND The association between changes occurring in the spine and lower body parts is not well understood in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). OBJECTIVES The first aim of the study was to investigate the association of scoliosis with lower extremity (LE) alignments, foot characteristics, and muscle strengths in adolescents. Secondly, comparisons of the data among AIS with single and double curves and control groups were determined. METHODS Thirty-one participants were recruited and classified into 3 groups; AIS with a single curve (n= 7), AIS with double curves (n= 14), and controls (n= 10). Association of the presence of scoliosis with LE alignments (Q and TC angles), LE muscle strengths (hip, knee, and ankle), and foot characteristics (arch indexes) were examined using the point biserial correlation, and the data among three groups were compared using the ANOVA. RESULTS Scoliosis was associated with Q angle, arch indexes, and all LE muscle strengths except for hip extensors and ankle plantar flexors strengths. Comparisons among the three groups showed significant increases in LE alignments and foot characteristics in AIS. Almost all LE muscle strengths decreased in AIS, especially for the single curve group. CONCLUSIONS Apart from spinal deformity, the AIS has changed in LE alignments, muscle strengths, and foot characteristics. Therapists should consider these associations and alterations for designing proper management.
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Heegaard M, Tøndevold N, Dahl B, Andersen TB, Gehrchen M, Ohrt-Nissen S. The influence of night-time bracing on curve progression is not affected by curve magnitude in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a study of 299 patients. Acta Orthop 2024; 95:108-113. [PMID: 38347730 PMCID: PMC10863495 DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2024.39965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The efficacy of bracing larger curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients is uncertain. We aimed to assess the influence of night-time bracing in AIS patients with main curves exceeding 40° Cobb angle at brace initiation. METHODS We reviewed AIS patients treated with nighttime braces between 2005 and 2018. Patients with curves ≥ 25° and estimated growth potential were included. Patients were monitored with radiographs from brace initiation until brace weaning at skeletal maturity. Patients were grouped based on curve magnitude at initial evaluation: a control group (25-39°) and a large-curves group (≥ 40°). Progression was defined as > 5° increase. RESULTS We included 299 patients (control group, n = 125; large-curves group, n = 174). In the control group, 65 (52%) patients progressed compared with 101 (58%) in the large-curves group (P = 0.3). The lower-end vertebra (LEV) shifted distally post-bracing in 41 (23%) patients in the largecurves group. Patients with progressive large curves were younger (age 13.2 [SD 1.5] vs. 13.9 [SD 1.1], P = 0.009) and more premenarchal (n = 36 [42%] vs. n = 6 [9%], P < 0.001) compared with non-progressive large curves. CONCLUSION Progression risk in patients with curves exceeding 40° treated with night-time bracing is similar to smaller curves. The LEV moved distally in almost one-fourth of the larger curves, possibly affecting fusion levels in cases of surgery.
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- Martin Heegaard
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Coulombe M, Guy A, Barchi S, Labelle H, Aubin CÉ. Optimized braces for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A study protocol of a prospective randomised controlled trial. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0292069. [PMID: 38324512 PMCID: PMC10849249 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a 3D deformity of the spine that affects 3% of the adolescent population. Conservative treatments like bracing aim to halt the progression of the curve to the surgical threshold. Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods for brace design and manufacturing are becoming increasingly used. Linked to CAD/CAM and 3D radiographic reconstruction techniques, we developed a finite element model (FEM) enabling to simulate the brace effectiveness before its fabrication, as well as a semi-automatic design processes. The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to compare and validate such FEM semi-automatic algorithm used to design nighttime Providence-type braces. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Fifty-eight patients with AIS aged between 10 to 16-years and skeletally immature will be recruited. At the delivery stage, all patients will receive both a Providence-type brace optimized by the semi-automatic algorithm leveraging a patient-specific FEM (Test) and a conventional Providence-type brace (Control), both designed using CAD/CAM methods. Biplanar radiographs will be taken for each patient with both braces in a randomized crossover approach to evaluate immediate correction. Patients will then be randomized to keep either the Test or Control brace as prescribed with a renewal if necessary, and will be followed over two years. The primary outcome will be the change in Cobb angle of the main curve after two years. Secondary outcomes will be brace failure rate, quality of life (QoL) and immediate in-brace correction. This is a single-centre study, double-blinded (participant and outcome assessor) randomized controlled trial (RCT). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05001568.
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- Maxence Coulombe
- Department of Medecine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Orthopedics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Surgery, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Manzetti M, Ruffilli A, Barile F, Viroli G, Traversari M, Vita F, Cerasoli T, Arceri A, Artioli E, Mazzotti A, Faldini C. Is there a skeletal age index that can predict accurate curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review. Pediatr Radiol 2024; 54:299-315. [PMID: 38158439 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-023-05834-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis requires clinical and radiographic evaluation; the management options vary depending on the severity of the curve and potential for progression. Identifying predictors of scoliosis progression is crucial to avoid incorrect management; clinical and radiographic factors have been studied as potential predictors. The present study aims to review the literature on radiological indexes for the peak height velocity or curve acceleration phase to help clinicians manage treatment of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. METHODS This systematic review was carried out in accordance with Preferential Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search was carried out including only peer-reviewed articles written in English that described the radiological indexes assessing skeletal maturity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and evaluated their correlation with curve progression, expressed as peak height velocity and/or curve acceleartion phase. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included and showed promising results in terms of reliable radiological indexes. Risser staging gives a general measure of skeletal maturity, but it cannot be used as a primary index for driving the treatment of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis since more reliable indexes are available. CONCLUSION Skeletal maturity quantification for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has the potential to significantly modify disease management. However, idiopathic scoliosis is a complex and multifactorial disease: therefore, it is unlikely that a single index will ever be sufficient to predict its evolution. Therefore, as more adolescent idiopathic scoliosis progression-associated indexes are identified, a collective scientific effort should be made to develop a therapeutic strategy based on reliable and reproducible algorithms.
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- Marco Manzetti
- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy.
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- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- DIBINEB Dipartimento di scienze biomediche e neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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Ng PTT, Tucker K, Zahir SF, Izatt MT, Straker L, Claus A. Comparison of physiological and behavioral nutrition-related factors in people with and without adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, from cohort data at 8 to 20 years. JBMR Plus 2024; 8:ziad013. [PMID: 38505221 PMCID: PMC10945716 DOI: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziad013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Nutrition-related variables including lower body mass index (BMI), lower bone mineral density (BMD), altered body composition and hormone levels have been reported in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The aims of this study were to determine if physiological and behavioral nutrition-related factors differ between people with and without AIS, and to quantify their relationship with AIS, in unbiased cohort sample. BMI, presence of an eating disorder, leptin, adiponectin, BMD, vitamin D, lean mass, and fat mass were compared between those with and without AIS at ages 8, 10, 14, 17, and 20 years, and multiple logistic regression was performed between these variables and AIS. Lower total body BMD (median, 1.0 g/cm2 vs 1.1 g/cm2; p = .03) and lean mass (median, 38.8 kg vs 46.0 kg; p = .04) at age 20 years were observed in those with AIS compared to those without scoliosis. At age 20, the odds of AIS were 3.23 times higher for adolescents with an eating disorder compared to those with no eating disorder (95% CI, 1.02-8.63) when adjusted for BMI. Every 1 kg/m2 increase in BMI decreased the odds of AIS by 0.88 times (95% CI, 0.76-0.98), after adjusting for eating disorder diagnosis. In conclusion, lower BMI in mid-adolescence and presence of eating disorder outcomes, lower BMD, and lower lean mass in late adolescence were associated with the presence of AIS. Current data do not explain the mechanisms for these associations but suggest that serum leptin, adiponectin, and vitamin D are unlikely to be contributing factors. Conclusive determination of the prevalence of eating disorders in AIS will require further studies with larger sample sizes.
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- Phoebe T T Ng
- The University of Queensland, Laboratory for Motor Control and Pain Research, School of Biomedical Sciences, St. Lucia, 4072, QLD, Australia
- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Physiotherapy Department, 229899, Singapore
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- The University of Queensland, Laboratory for Motor Control and Pain Research, School of Biomedical Sciences, St. Lucia, 4072, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, Woolloongabba, 4102, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology at the Centre for Children’s Health Research, Biomechanics and Spine Research Group, South Brisbane, 4101, QLD, Australia
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- Curtin University, School of Allied Health, Perth, 6102, WA, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St. Lucia, 4072, QLD, Australia
- Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre, Herston, 4029, QLD, Australia
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Lee YJ, Wang WJ, Mohamad SM, Chandren JR, Gani SMA, Chung WH, Chiu CK, Chan CYW. A comparison between Boston brace and European braces in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients: a systematic review based on the standardised Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) inclusion criteria for brace treatment. 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 2024; 33:630-645. [PMID: 37924388 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-08007-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the Boston brace and European braces using a standardised Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) inclusion criteria for brace treatment as well as consensus recommendations for treatment outcome. METHODS This was a systematic review that was carried out using MeSH terminology in our search protocol in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Clinicaltrials.gov and Web of Science database between 1976 and 29th of Jan 2023. All studies that were included in this review had applied fully/partially the SRS inclusion criteria for brace wear. Outcome measures were divided into primary and secondary outcome measures. RESULTS 3830 literatures were found in which 176 literatures were deemed relevant to the study once duplicates were removed and titles and abstracts were screened. Of these literatures, only 15 had fulfilled the eligibility criteria and were included in the study. 8 of the studies were Level IV studies, 5 were Level III studies and 2 studies were Level I studies (1 prospective randomised controlled trial (RCT) and 1 Quasi-RCT). The percentage of patients who avoided surgery for European braces ranged from 88 to 100%, whereas for Boston brace ranged from 70 to 94%. When treatment success was assessed based on the final Cobb angle > 45°, approximately 15% of patients treated with European braces had treatment failure. In contrast, 20-63% of patients treated with Boston brace had curves > 45° at skeletal maturity. The BrAIST study used a cut-off point of 50° to define failure of treatment and the rate of treatment failure was 28%. Curve correction was not achieved in most patients (24-51% of patients) who were treated with the Chêneau brace and its derivatives. However, none of the patients treated with Boston brace achieved curve correction. CONCLUSION Boston brace and European braces were effective in the prevention of surgery. In addition, curve stabilisation was achieved in most studies. Limitation in current literature included lack of studies providing high level of evidence and lack of standardisation in terms of compliance to brace as well as multidisciplinary management of brace wear.
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- Yu Jie Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Manzak Dursun AS, Ozyilmaz S, Ucgun H, Elmadag NM. The effect of Pilates-based exercise applied with hybrid telerehabilitation method in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomized clinical trial. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:759-767. [PMID: 37993666 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05340-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of Pilates-based exercise training applied with hybrid telerehabilitation on Cobb angle, respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, and functional capacity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). This is an evaluator-blinded, randomized, controlled trial. For the study, 32 patients were randomly allocated into two groups: a hybrid telerehabilitation group (training group), provided with modified Pilates-based exercises with synchronous sessions; and a home-based group (control group), doing the same exercises in their home. The Pilates-based exercise program consists of stretching and strengthening exercises combined with postural corrections and breathing exercises modified according to the curve type and localization of the patients, done every day of the week for 12 weeks. Analyses were made based on the comparison between the angle of trunk rotation, Cobb angle, spirometry, maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP), and incremental shuttle walk tests done at the beginning and end of the study. The training group showed statistically significant improvements in Cobb angle, PEF%, MIP, and MEP values compared with the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Pilates-based exercises applied with the hybrid telerehabilitation method can improve Cobb angle and respiratory muscle strength in patients with AIS. The hybrid telerehabilitation method can be used as an alternative to home-based programs, especially in locations and times where there may be limited access to supervised training. Also, the nature of the disease that requires long-term follow-up is another factor where hybrid telerehabilitation may be an advantage. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05761236. WHAT IS KNOWN • Exercise training is one of the main approaches to treating scoliosis. WHAT IS NEW • Application of exercises via telerehabilitation method may contribute more to the improvement of scoliosis-related parameters than home-based programs. • Telerehabilitation may be a preferable alternative exercise method in scoliosis, considering the advantages of accessibility and long-term follow-up.
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- Ayse Sena Manzak Dursun
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34050, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Institute of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34050, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Morningstar MW, DuRussel B. Differences in Pubertal Curve Progression among Females with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Pregnenolone Therapy: A Retrospective Case-Controlled Series. J Clin Med 2024; 13:788. [PMID: 38337480 PMCID: PMC10856785 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Background: Differences in hormone metabolism have been observed in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. These differences have been offered as underlying reasons for rapid curve progression during puberty. This study retrospectively compared two groups of females with a history of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. They were seen for initial presentation prior to menarche, or within 2 months after menarche, and they were followed up 1 year after first menarche. Methods: All patients in both groups underwent baseline salivary hormone testing to identify any hormone imbalances. The control group was composed of females with curves between 10 and 25 degrees and maintained an observation-only management strategy. The treatment group showed baseline curve measurements ranging from 10 to 23 degrees, and additionally took pregnenolone daily for 12 months. Results: At one-year follow-up, the treatment group showed curve measurements ranging from 13 to 24 degrees, while the control group ranged from 16 to 29 degrees (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The study showed that adolescent females taking pregnenolone daily for low progesterone had reduced scoliosis curve progression over 1 year compared to controls.
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- Lyman Briggs College and the Department of Natural Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;
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Stecher N, Heinke A, Żurawski AŁ, Harder MR, Schumann P, Jochim T, Malberg H. Torsobarography: Intra-Observer Reliability Study of a Novel Posture Analysis Based on Pressure Distribution. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:768. [PMID: 38339484 PMCID: PMC10857123 DOI: 10.3390/s24030768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Postural deformities often manifest themselves in a sagittal imbalance and an asymmetric morphology of the torso. As a novel topographic method, torsobarography assesses the morphology of the back by analysing pressure distribution along the torso in a lying position. At torsobarography's core is a capacitive pressure sensor array. To evaluate its feasibility as a diagnostic tool, the reproducibility of the system and extracted anatomical associated parameters were evaluated on 40 subjects. Landmarks and reference distances were identified within the pressure images. The examined parameters describe the shape of the spine, various structures of the trunk symmetry, such as the scapulae, and the pelvic posture. The results showed that the localisation of the different structures performs with a good (ICC > 0.75) to excellent (ICC > 0.90) reliability. In particular, parameters for approximating the sagittal spine shape were reliably reproduced (ICC > 0.83). Lower reliability was observed for asymmetry parameters, which can be related to the low variability within the subject group. Nonetheless, the reliability levels of selected parameters are comparable to commercial systems. This study demonstrates the substantial potential of torsobarography at its current stage for reliable posture analysis and may pave the way as an early detection system for postural deformities.
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- Nico Stecher
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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Marchese R, Du Plessis J, Pooke T, McAviney J. The Improvement of Trunk Muscle Endurance in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with ScoliBrace ® and the ScoliBalance ® Exercise Approach. J Clin Med 2024; 13:653. [PMID: 38337346 PMCID: PMC10856658 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The impact of scoliosis bracing combined with physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) on trunk muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis is unknown. ScoliBrace®, a rigid, three-dimensional, over-corrective thoraco-lumbar-sacral orthosis (TLSO), and ScoliBalance®, a PSSE program, were used to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. A retrospective study of the trunk muscle endurance of 33 AIS patients who received ScoliBrace® and ScoliBalance® was conducted. The patients were treated with ScoliBrace® and an individualized ScoliBalance® program. Trunk extensor muscle endurance (TE) and abdominal muscle endurance (AE) tests were performed at initial assessment and then at averages of 6.6 and 24.4 weeks of treatment. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Stata version 15.1. The participants were aged 13.24 years (SD = 1.64) with a mean Cobb angle of 38.97° (SD = 9.49°). TE improved significantly (p < 0.001) at both short- and medium-term intervals using ScoliBalance® and ScoliBrace® in the AIS patients. AE also showed significant improvement between baseline and short-term follow-up, with non-significant improvement at medium-term follow-up. Overall, trunk muscle endurance showed improvement in the AIS patients using ScoliBrace® and ScoliBalance®. Future research is required to determine the individual and combined effects of each treatment. However, it seems likely that trunk muscle endurance will not deteriorate in AIS patients with this combined treatment.
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Yang G(K, Chen H, Cheng KL, Tang MF, Wang Y, Hung LH(A, Cheng CY(J, Mak KL(K, Lee YW(W. Potential Interaction between WNT16 and Vitamin D on Bone Qualities in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients and Healthy Controls. Biomedicines 2024; 12:250. [PMID: 38275421 PMCID: PMC10813331 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that is associated with low bone mineral density (BMD). Vitamin D (Vit-D) supplementation has been suggested to improve BMD in AIS, and its outcomes may be related to genetic factors. The present study aimed to (a) investigate the synergistic effect between a low BMD-related gene (wingless-related integration site 16, WNT16) and two important Vit-D pathway genes (Vit-D receptor, VDR, and Vit-D binding protein, VDBP) on serum Vit-D and bone qualities in Chinese AIS patients and healthy adolescents, and (b) to further investigate the effect of ablating Wnt16 on the cortical bone quality and whether diets with different dosages of Vit-D would further influence bone quality during the rapid growth phase in mice in the absence of Wnt16. A total of 519 girls (318 AIS vs. 201 controls) were recruited, and three selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (WNT16 rs3801387, VDBP rs2282679, and VDR rs2228570) were genotyped. The serum 25(OH)Vit-D level was significantly associated with VDBP rs2282679 alleles (OR = -4.844; 95% CI, -7.521 to -2.167, p < 0.001). Significant multi-locus models were identified by generalized multifactor dimensionality reduction (GMDR) analyses on the serum 25(OH)Vit-D level (p = 0.006) and trabecular area (p = 0.044). In the gene-edited animal study, Wnt16 global knockout (KO) and wildtype (WT) male mice were provided with different Vit-D diets (control chow (1000 IU/Kg) vs. Vit-D-deficient chow (Nil in Vit-D) vs. high-dose Vit-D chow (20,000 IU/Kg)) from 4 weeks to 10 weeks old. Wnt16 global KO mice had significantly lower serum 25(OH)Vit-D levels and higher liver Vdbp mRNA expression levels than WT mice. In addition, Wnt16 global KO mice showed a decrease in bone density, cortical thickness and cortical area compared with WT mice. Interestingly, high-dose Vit-D chow led to lower bone density, cortical thickness, and cortical area in WT mice, which were less obvious in Wnt16 global KO mice. In conclusion, WNT16 may regulate the serum 25(OH)Vit-D level and bone qualities, which might be associated with VDBP expression. Further investigations with a larger sample size and wider spectrum of scoliosis severity are required to validate our findings regarding the interaction between WNT16 and Vit-D status in patients with AIS.
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- Guangpu (Kenneth) Yang
- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- SH Ho Scoliosis Research Laboratory, Joint Scoliosis Research Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Luo C, Wu H, Liu W, Wong M. A bibliometric review and visual analysis of orthotic treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from the Web of Science database and CiteSpace software. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36958. [PMID: 38215101 PMCID: PMC10783366 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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Orthotic treatment has been the primary nonoperative treatment for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), however, no bibliometric study has been conducted in this field to date. Therefore, this study aims to analyze potential trends and new advances in the field of orthotic treatment of AIS through a bibliometric analysis and visualization study. Relevant literature included in the Web of Science database from the start of the database to the 1st month of 2023 was retrieved and analyzed using CiteSpace software (version 6.1.R6). Data on the nations, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and cited references were collected for each publication. A total of 1005 records were included. The most productive countries and institutions were the USA and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, respectively. Spine was the most influential journal, with the highest number of citations. Hubert Labelle had the most publications, whereas Weinstein was the most cited author. The efficacy of orthotic treatment has always been at the frontier of research. Notably, changes in the quality of life after orthotic treatment, success rate or curve progression, new classification systems, and exercises have been the focus of research in recent years. This study enriches the understanding of research landscapes and key contributors in orthotic treatment for AIS.
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- Changliang Luo
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering, School of Rehabilitation, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering, School of Rehabilitation, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering, School of Rehabilitation, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Nan X, Kuru Çolak T, Akçay B, Xie H, Zhao L, Borysov M. Results of Gensingen Bracing in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Feasibility Study. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 11:e50299. [PMID: 38198197 PMCID: PMC10809064 DOI: 10.2196/50299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Bracing is an essential part of scoliosis treatment. The standard of brace treatment for patients with scoliosis today is still very variable in terms of brace quality and outcome. The Gensingen brace is a further developed Chêneau brace derivative with individual design, which can be adapted through computer-aided design. OBJECTIVE This study aims to generate a template to obtain a database for prospective multicenter studies study to analyze the results of high-corrective asymmetric Gensingen brace treatment for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS A template for the database was created, which contains the patients' basic data (age, menarcheal status, Risser Sign, curve pattern, and daily brace wearing time), the Cobb angles of curvature, and the cosmetically relevant angles of trunk rotation (ATR). A retrospective review of medical records of patients with AIS, who met the Scoliosis Research Society's inclusion criteria for brace studies, was performed to test the feasibility of the template. Template items were filled in by the researchers. RESULTS Out of 115 patients between 2014 and 2018, the complete data of 33 patients followed up at least 3 months after complete Gensingen brace weaning could be analyzed. The mean age was 12 years, the mean Cobb angle was 33.6°, and the mean Risser value was 0.7 at the beginning of the treatment. The mean improvement in the Cobb angle on in-brace x-ray imaging was -26.1० (80% of in-brace correction). The Cobb angle of the major curvature changed as follows: curve stabilization was achieved in 7 (21.2%) cases, and curve improvement was achieved in 26 (78.8%) cases. None of the patients showed a curve progression. The Cobb angle was significantly reduced in the brace at the end of treatment and at follow-up evaluation (P<.001). ATR improved significantly for thoracic (P<.001) and lumbar curves (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS The database proved to be informative in the assessment of radiological and clinical outcome parameters. The example data set we have generated can be a helpful tool for professionals who work in clinics but do not store regular patient data. Especially with regard to different patient collectives worldwide, different results may be achieved with the same standards of care. In addition, the results of this study suggest that above-average correction effects with a full-time brace application lead to significant improvements in the Cobb angle after brace treatment has been completed.
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- Xiaofeng Nan
- Nan Xiaofeng's Spinal Orthopedic Workshop, Xi'an Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Balıkesir, Turkey
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- Schroth Health Technology, Chongqing, China
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- National Research Centre for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, Schroth Health Technology, Beijing, China
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Xu J, Chen M, Wang X, Xu L, Luo X. Global research hotspots and trends in non-surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis over the past three decades: a bibliometric and visualization study. Front Pediatr 2024; 11:1308889. [PMID: 38269292 PMCID: PMC10806138 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1308889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Background In recent years, research on the non-surgical treatment of AIS has been increasingly conducted. To the best of our knowledge, this field doesn't yet have a comprehensive and structured pulse combing analysis. In order to provide inspiration and resources for subsequent researchers, we thus reviewed the literature studies on the non-surgical treatment of AIS from the previous thirty years and highlighted the hotspots and frontiers of research in this field. Methods Main using Citespace 6.1 software, the data from the core dataset of the WOS database pertaining to the non-surgical management of AIS from 1990 to 2022 was gathered, displayed, and analyzed. Results 839 papers in all were included in the literature. With 215 papers, the USA came in first place. Chinese Univ Hong Kong ranked first with 32 papers. Research hotspots are adolescent idiopathic spondylitis, Schroth-based physiotherapy-specific exercise efficacy, curve development, Cobb angle, TLSO brace-based clinical efficacy, quality of life, reliability, health-related quality of life questionnaires, finite element biomechanical models, follow-up, and clinical guidelines. Conclusion There aren't many studies that compare the clinical effectiveness of various non-surgical treatments, and because of variations in inclusion eligibility standards and outcome measures, these studies cannot be directly compared. In addition, the inconsistency of existing growth potential and progression risk assessment systems further affects comparative studies of clinical efficacy; it is recommended to establish primary assessment indicators centered on patient treatment outcomes (including appearance, disability, pain, and quality of life), as well as standardized scoliosis progression risk assessment criteria.
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- Jie Xu
- Department of Sports Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanchong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchong, China
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- Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Outpatient Nursing, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedics Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Zhang H, Pan Y, Ju C, Shen Y, Li X, Ye X, Fan B, Li S, Jiang Y, Yao B, Ying X. Imaging study of coccygeal morphology in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:727. [PMID: 38184687 PMCID: PMC10771437 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51276-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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The correlation between scoliosis and sagittal curvature of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine have already been reported in previous studies. However, as a part of the spine, the change in coccygeal morphology in AIS patients has not yet been studied. In this study, a retrospective analysis was performed on 400 patients who were divided into a non-scoliotic group (206 patients) and an AIS group (194 patients). The Postacchini coccygeal radiological classification that was modified by Nathan was used to observe and compare the sagittal coccygeal morphology between the two groups. The results showed that the non-scoliotic group had the highest percentage (52.4%) of patients with type I and the lowest (3.4%) proportion of patients with type V; moreover, the AIS group had the highest percentage (69.1%) of patients with type I and the lowest (1.5%) proportion of patients with type V. The coccygeal morphology was significantly different between the non-scoliotic group and the AIS group (P = 0.001). No significant differences in coccygeal morphology were found between the males and females in the two groups (mild and moderate scoliosis and different segmental scoliosis). In addition, a significant correlation between coccygeal morphology and scoliosis (P = 0.035) was found. In conclusion, coccygeal morphology significantly differs between AIS patients and non-scoliotic adolescents. There was a smaller proportion of patients with a type I coccyx and a larger proportion of patients with a type II or type III coccyx in the AIS group than in the non-scoliotic group. In other words, the presence of a more pronounced coccygeal curve in AIS patients may be caused by an incorrect sitting position and an imbalance in the contraction of the pelvic muscles. It should be further studied whether correcting the sitting position and muscular imbalances could change coccygeal morphology and subsequently affect the development of AIS.
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- Haoyang Zhang
- The 3rd Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The 3rd Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Massage, Hangzhou Binjiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The 3rd Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Tuina Department, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Tuina Department, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Tuina Department, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Tuina Department, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The 3rd Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Tuina Department, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Tuina Department, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
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Grivas TB, Dadakaridou D, Fokidi SA, Kastrinis A, Kosti M, Mihas C, Oikonomaki M, Theodosopoulos E, Griva AM. A Questionnaire of Physiotherapeutic Specific Exercises of Scoliosis-QPSSE. J Clin Med 2024; 13:318. [PMID: 38256452 PMCID: PMC10816487 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Creating and psychometric testing of a new QoL Questionnaire about Physiotherapeutic Specific Exercises of Scoliosis (Questionnaire of Physiotherapeutic Specific Exercises of Scoliosis-QPSSE). PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to create a reliable and valid questionnaire for patients suffering from mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who have been treated with Physiotherapeutic Specific Exercises of Scoliosis (PSSE) in order to evaluate their quality of life. MATERIALS AND METHODS The developed questionnaire was based on a thorough literature review as well as on authors' experience. It consists of 53 questions, of which 37 have a positive meaning, 15 have a negative meaning, and 1 is a multiple choice question; additionally, there are 6 "open" questions. Except for the multiple choice question, all other questions are answered on a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5 points. Five represents a positive meaning or very positive one, whereas one stands for a negative meaning or none at all. Questions were developed by the authors who subsequently categorized the 53 questions into the following eight domains: physical functioning, self-image, Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSEs), psychosocial functioning, cognitive functioning, compliance, motivation, and pain. A pilot study was conducted so that we could calculate Cronbach's Alpha based on the outcome. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors worked through the Zoom online platform to structure the questionnaire. RESULTS Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for all correlations evaluated. P values of less than 0.05 were considered to be significant. Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach's Alpha. Although there were very few missing values, accounting for 0.78% of the total values of the questionnaire, the expectation maximization likelihood algorithm was used to impute data. IBM® SPSS® Statistics Software v.25 was used for the analysis. Cronbach's Alpha coefficients for the overall score were 0.84. CONCLUSIONS This original QPSSE was found to be a reliable and valid tool for AIS treated conservatively with PSSE and for the patients' clinicians.
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- Theodoros B. Grivas
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, “Tzaneio” General Hospital of Piraeus, 18536 Piraeus, Greece
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- Human Performance Lab, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of ICU, “Agios Panteleimon” General Hospital of Nikea, 18454 Piraeus, Greece;
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- Health Assessment and Quality of Life Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy Department, University of Thessaly, 3rd km Old National Road Lamia-Athens, 35132 Lamia, Greece;
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- Physiotherapist & Complementary Therapist (Acupuncture), 15123 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kymi General Hospital—Health Centre, 34003 Evia, Greece;
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- Department of Social Psychology, Neapolis University Pafos, 2 Danais Avenue, 8042 Pafos, Cyprus;
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Hung HY, Kong WC, Tam TH, Leung PC, Zheng Y, Wong AYL, Lin Z, Yao F, Tian Q, Mok TL, Loo LE, Chung KL. Efficacy and safety of the orthopaedic manipulation techniques of the Lin School of Lingnan Region in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: protocol of a participant-and-assessor-blinded randomized controlled study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:32. [PMID: 38178051 PMCID: PMC10765887 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07152-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common developmental spine disorder among children. It is characterized by a lateral deviation of the spine that gives rise to the distinctive "S" or "C" shaped bending of the spine. The Lin School of Lingnan Region (LSLR), one of the prominent schools for bare-handed orthopaedic manipulation in southern China, provides preliminary evidences that the orthopaedic manipulation techniques help to correct deviations of the spine. Previous research found that Orthopaedic Manipulation Techniques of LSLR (OMT-LSLR) could reduce the Cobb's angles in patients with AIS. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the effectiveness and safety of the OMT-LSLR in treating teenagers with AIS. METHODS In this participant-and-assessor-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, 50 participants identified AIS without surgical indications will be recruited and randomized into two groups to receive physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises training with either orthopaedic manipulation or sham manipulation treatment for 16 weeks, followed by post-treatment visits at week 24. Primary outcome measure is the change of Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire score. Secondary outcome measures include Traditional Chinese version of Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (TC-SAQ) score, Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life (ISYQOL) score, the change of Cobb's angle measured by Xray, and the change of Cobb's angle, spinal rotation and muscle volume measured by three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound. The trial will be conducted at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Specialty Clinic cum Clinical Teaching and Research Centre in Hong Kong (CUHK-CMSCTRC). DISCUSSION The results of this study will establish comprehensive clinical evidence about the efficacy and safety of the Orthopaedic Manipulation Techniques of the Lin School of Lingnan Region in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. One of the characteristics of this trial is that it is a participant-and-assessor-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial with sham manipulation. The study would also apply three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound technology to investigate the relationship between the change of the muscle volume and the spinal curve. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT05639023 ) on December 6, 2022.
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- Hing Yu Hung
- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, N.T, China.
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