SCOLIOSIS; ADOLESCENCE

This study looked at two types of surgery for teens with curved spines (scoliosis): vertebral body tethering (VBT) and posterior spinal fusion (PSF). The goal was to see which one corrects the curve better and keeps the spine flexible during movement. Researchers followed 12 teen…

This study tested a mobile health program called SurgeryPal to see if it could prevent short-term pain from becoming chronic in teens after major back surgery. 433 teens aged 12-18 having spinal fusion were randomly assigned to use SurgeryPal or standard education before and afte…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can extend pain relief after scoliosis surgery in teenagers. Sixty adolescents aged 10–18 were enrolled. The main goal was to see how long it took before they needed opioid pai…

This study tested whether adding dexamethasone (a steroid) to a nerve block could help control pain longer after scoliosis surgery in teenagers. Sixty teens aged 10 to 18 took part. The goal was to see if they needed pain medicine later and used less of it overall.

This study aimed to create a simpler way to predict how scoliosis (curved spine) might progress in teenagers. Researchers developed a new thumb bone maturity index (TOCI) and tested it on 1500 adolescents with scoliosis and healthy teens. The goal was to improve predictions of gr…

This study looked at how back muscles function in 25 teenagers with mild to moderate scoliosis (15-40 degree curves) during exercises with and without the Schroth method correction. Using ultrasound, researchers measured muscle thickness at rest and during contraction. The goal w…

This study tested whether a new balance assessment system can reliably measure postural stability in 40 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants performed balance tests like standing still, shifting weight, and standing on one leg, with measurements repeated after 7 da…