SynthesisPediatric radiology2024
Is there a skeletal age index that can predict accurate curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The application of machine learning methods for predicting the progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.Biomedical engineering online · 2024Pooled it
- Normal spino-pelvic alignment in healthy adolescents: defining the PI-SS relationship and laying the foundations for pre-operative sagittal planning.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
- Improving the reliability of the thumb ossification composite index in patients with scoliosis using EOS imaging with acrylic plates.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Research hotspots and trends of pediatric bone age: A bibliometric and visualization analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2025Article
- Growth modulation increases clinical success in vertebral body tethering.Spine deformity · 2025Article
- Progression risk of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on SHAP-Explained machine learning models: a multicenter retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Orthopedics: A Comprehensive Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Idiopathic Scoliosis Progression: Presenting Rib and Segmental Rib Index as Predictors-A Literature Review.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The diagnostic accuracy of community spine radiology for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis brace candidates.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 · 2024Article
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- Erratum issued
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Abstract
backgroundThe 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.
methodsThis 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.
resultsThirteen 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.
conclusionSkeletal 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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