ArticleSpine deformity2024
Incidence of back pain from initial presentation to 3 years of follow-up in subjects with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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- Association of proprioceptive deficits with curve progression and treatment outcomes in subjects with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A prospective cohort study with 1 year of follow-up.North American Spine Society journal · 2026Article
- Responsiveness and minimal clinically important changes of surface topography parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: results from the schroth exercise trial.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 · 2026Article
- Regional Burden of Spinal Pain in Asia-Pacific Countries and Territories, 1990-2023: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Epidemiological trends and predictive factors of adolescent scoliosis in qingdao: insights from a Large-scale screening program (2022-2024).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 · 2025Article
- Exploring the potential relationships between idiopathic scoliosis and various multifactorial diseases: a systematic scoping review.Spine deformity · 2025Article
- Current Status of Vertebral Body Tethering for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Umbrella Review.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough back pain may be present in subjects with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), its natural history is unknown. Therefore, this study evaluated the incidence of back pain in scoliotic adolescents longitudinally.
methodsThis retrospective analysis examined prospectively collected pain subscale data of the Scoliosis Research Society questionnaire between the initial presentation and up to 3 years of follow-up. Consecutive subjects with AIS aged 10-18 at baseline managed by observation within the study period were included. Study subjects with at least one time point of follow-up data were considered. Alternatively, a group with physiotherapy-treated was also included for comparison.
resultsWe enrolled 428 subjects under observation. The incidence of back pain among study subjects was 14.7%, 18.8%, and 19.0% for the first year, second year, and third year of follow-up, respectively. Most experienced mild pain (1 out of 5 points) throughout the study. Neither incidence nor intensity of pain significantly differed between subjects under observation and received physiotherapy. Additionally, study subjects with a new onset of back pain had poorer function, self-image, and mental health scores than those without pain.
conclusionWe investigated the incidence of back pain longitudinally in subjects suffering from AIS. Further validation of the current results is warranted.
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