Entries by Utenza Editor

Agreement between the Sanders Maturity Scale and Pelvic Maturity Indicators in Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Validation Study

20 January 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Vojtech Capek, Sara Brandt Knutsson, Per Wessberg, Helena Brisby, Olof Westin   Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Dec 11. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000005597. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Study design: Validation study on the agreement between the Sanders Maturity Scale (SMS) and the Pelvic Maturity Indicators (PMI) scale. Objective: To validate the PMI concept and assess its reliability. Summary of background data: Reliable assessment […]

From Patient to Physiotherapist: Simone’s Story

20 January 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Turning a difficulty into a resource, and a vulnerability into a life choice.This is the story of Simone Priano, a former ISICO patient, who has recently graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Novara, in north-western Italy, with a final mark of 108/110, defending a thesis focused on scoliosis and scoliosis-specific exercises for its treatment. […]

Medications and Low Back Pain: an ISICO commentary of a Cochrane review

5 December 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

The Cochrane review “Pharmacological treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews” has recently been published. This extensive and methodologically robust work significantly updates our understanding of the effectiveness—and the limitations—of the medications most commonly used for low back pain: from paracetamol to NSAIDs, as well as muscle relaxants, opioids, antidepressants, and antiepileptics. […]

The Use of Proximal Femur Maturity Index in Guiding Brace Weaning for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

5 December 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

Prudence Wing Hang Cheung, Federico Canavese, Janus Siu Him Wong, Keith Dip Kei Luk, Jason Pui Yin Cheung   JB JS Open Access. 2025 Nov 12;10(4):e25.00191. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00191.eCollection 2025 Oct-Dec ABSTRACT Background: For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, whether the Proximal Femur Maturity Index (PFMI) can guide brace-wear weaning remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate whether PFMI gradings at […]

Chronic Pain: diet also may play a significant role

4 December 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

What we eat can influence not only our overall health, but also the way we perceive pain. A recent Australian study has revealed a surprising connection between a balanced diet and the reduction of chronic pain, extending beyond the simple association with obesity. Chronic Pain: A Multidimensional Challenge Chronic pain is a complex condition affecting […]

Long-term stability in PWS scoliosis without surgery

18 November 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

It is rare for a single case to so clearly demonstrate the power of a conservative approach. This is what emerges from the article published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (Effective Conservative Management of Severe Scoliosis in a Girl with Prader–Willi Syndrome: A 20-Year Case Study Follow-Up, MDPI, 2024). Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder […]

Evaluating the readability and quality of AI-generated scoliosis education materials: a comparative analysis of five language models

18 November 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

Mengchu Zhao, Mi Zhou, Yexi Han, Xiaomei Song, Youbin Zhou, Haoning He  Sci Rep. 2025 Oct 10;15(1):35454. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-19370-3. ABSTRACT The complexity of scoliosis-related terminology and treatment options often hinders patients and caregivers from understanding their choices, making it difficult to make informed decisions. As a result, many patients seek guidance from artificial intelligence (AI) tools. However, AI-generated health content may suffer […]

Utilizing Mobile Health Technology to Enhance Brace Compliance: Feasibility and Effectiveness of an App-Based Monitoring System for Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

15 October 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

Judith Sánchez-Raya, Judith Salat-Batlle, Diana Castilla, Irene Zaragozá, Azucena García-Palacios, Carlos Suso-Ribera  Pers Med. 2025 Sep 1;15(9):405.doi: 10.3390/jpm15090405 ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often requires prolonged brace use to prevent curve progression. However, adherence is challenging due to discomfort, mobility restrictions, and psychosocial stressors. This study evaluated the feasibility and clinical utility of a mobile health (mHealth) system for real-time […]

Scoliosis in children and teenagers: could dental problems be the cause?

14 October 2025 /0 Comments/in , /by

During a patient’s first medical visit, the parents were concerned after taking their twelve-year-old daughter to the dentist. During the dental check-up, a problem of malocclusion and swallowing emerged. The dentist suggested that this combination of factors might have contributed to the development of scoliosis.But is it really possible that a problem in the mouth […]