Entries by Utenza Editor

Impact of baseline HRQOL on brace-related stress in female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a longitudinal retrospective study

18 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Tomoyuki Asada, Toshiaki Kotani, Tsuyoshi Sakuma, Yasushi Iijima, Kotaro Sakashita, Yosuke Ogata, Shohei Minami, Seiji Ohtori,  Masao Koda, Masashi Yamazaki  Spine Surg. Relat Res. 2025 Aug 9;9(6):682-689. doi: 10.22603/ssrr.2025-0088.eCollection 2025 Nov 27. ABSTRACT Introduction: Brace treatment is an essential nonoperative strategy to prevent curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), yet it can cause substantial psychological stress. However, few studies have investigated factors associated with brace-related […]

Brace adherence Influenced by geographic and personal factors: ISICO study published in children

18 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

The ISICO study entitled “Geographic, Personal and Clinical Factors Influencing Brace Adherence in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis” has just been published in the journal Children (MDPI). The research also competed for the SOSORT Award 2025.Brace therapy is an effective treatment for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), provided that adherence is high. While previous studies have objectively measured compliance using […]

Returning to sport after scoliosis surgery: when and why physical activity is part of the treatment

17 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

For an adolescent, the prospect of undergoing spinal surgery inevitably raises a fundamental question: “Will I be able to go back to the sport I love?”In the past, an extremely cautious approach often prevailed. Today, however, scientific evidence clearly shows that returning to physical activity is not only possible but an integral part of the […]

SEAS in France: Training Where We Once Went to Learn

16 February 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

For the first time, at the end of January, SEAS — our exercise-based approach for the treatment of scoliosis — arrived in Marseille, involving 20 physiotherapists and one rheumatologist in an intense and highly engaging educational experience. Hosted at the University School of Physiotherapy, the course represented a particularly significant moment for several reasons: it […]

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 […]