ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review of the Literature.
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51 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 67 citations in OpenAlex.
- Does postoperative shoulder imbalance affect patient reported functional outcomes after posterior surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Spine deformity · 2025Pooled it
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- The efficacy of combined physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises and manual therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
- Multidimensional clinical profiles of Saudi adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: an exploratory cross-sectional study.Annals of medicine · 2026Article
- Primary care and idiopathic scoliosis: an evaluation of family physicians' roles.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Quality of life and mental health in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing brace treatment: a systematic review and pooled analysis of quantitative studies.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Pediatric spine surgeons report high perceived patient mental health burden and limited screening in scoliosis care.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Mental health disorders do not seem to impact short-term perioperative recovery in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Association between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and mental health concerns: a retrospective cohort study using a Japanese health insurance claims database.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- The Association of Receiving a Diagnosis of Idiopathic Scoliosis with the Self-Esteem and Mental Health of Pediatric Patients: A Cohort Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The association between eating disorders and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Review
- Quality of Life in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Longitudinal Study Exploring the Impact of Psychological Distress, Joint Hypermobility, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- PROMIS Anxiety scale is responsive in assessing suicide risk in adolescents with spine concerns.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Preoperative pain experience and distribution in relation to mental health in Lenke type 1 and 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a prospective cross-sectional study.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- The impact of preoperative depressive symptoms on acute and chronic postoperative pain trajectories after orthopedic surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a prospective cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Vitamin-D status in sixty adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: An observational study.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- National mental health burden in adults with spinal deformity: a propensity-matched analysis using the All of Us Research Program.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Multidimensional psychosocial characteristics of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis in China: a controlled cross-sectional study.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Preoperative Psychological Factors and Early Postoperative Pain After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis: A Retrospective Preliminary Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Brace Treatment Is Associated with Lower Curve Progression in Moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, While Psychosocial Outcomes Are Driven by Depressive Symptoms and Curve Progression.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis. The condition begins in puberty, affects 1-4% of adolescents, and disproportionately affects young women. Our aim was to comprehensively examine the association between AIS and risk for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality dysfunctional mechanisms.
methodsLiterature review of related articles published in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus up to 15 July 2021.
resultsA total of 30 studies were deemed eligible, examining the effects of AIS upon mental health, and using appropriate psychometric inventories. Studies highlighted the association of brace treatment with elevated anxiety. In addition, mental health conditions and traits (e.g., anxiety and depressive symptoms, neuroticism) were detected more frequently amongst AIS patients compared to healthy controls.
conclusionsAIS represents a risk factor for mental health disorders. More longitudinal studies, utilizing accurate psychometric instruments, are warranted, to reveal the current impact of AIS on the mental health of youngsters, along with the tailoring of well-targeted interventions to reduce the burden of mental health issues in adulthood.
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