SCOLIOSIS; ADOLESCENCE

This study compared two different surgeries to correct a curved spine (scoliosis) in teenagers. It looked at a newer technique called vertebral body tethering, which uses a flexible cord, versus the traditional method of spinal fusion, which uses rigid rods. The goal was to see w…

This study tested a new, simpler method to assess bone growth in teenagers using a thumb X-ray. The goal was to predict whether a spine curve from scoliosis is likely to get worse, which helps doctors decide on treatments like bracing. Researchers compared this new thumb-based me…

This study tested whether a smartphone-based support program could prevent short-term pain after major spine surgery from turning into long-term chronic pain in teenagers. Researchers compared the app, called SurgeryPal, against standard education materials in 433 teens aged 12-1…

This study tested if adding a common steroid (dexamethasone) to a standard pain-blocking injection could provide longer-lasting pain relief for children after scoliosis surgery. It involved 60 teenagers aged 10-18. The main goal was to see if this method could delay the need for …

This study aimed to understand how back muscles work during specific scoliosis exercises. Researchers examined 25 adolescents with mild to moderate scoliosis while they performed exercises with and without spinal corrections using the Schroth method. Using ultrasound imaging, the…