Entries by Utenza Editor

Long-Term Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adulthood: Clinical Challenges and Progress During the Critical Period of Pregnancy

23 May 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Zhaomeng Hou, Jiaojiao Wu, Chaoqun Chen, Hua Lu, Jiali Yang, Tingliang Han  PMID: 41975857 PMCID: PMC13073979 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare14070856 ABSTRACT Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common three-dimensional spinal misalignment, with its impact often extending into adulthood and presenting a range of long-term health challenges. This review focuses on the long-term management strategies for adult patients with AIS and explores the unique physiological […]

SOSORT 2026 kicks off: ISICO contributes 23 studies and shares new research highlights

29 April 2026 /0 Comments/in , /by

The international SOSORT 2026 Congress opened on April 29 in Turin, Italy, and will run until May 2, bringing together experts from around the world in the field of conservative treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities. ISICO is contributing with a significant scientific output: 23 studies delivered as oral presentations and posters, confirming its ongoing commitment to research […]

Clinical, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Brace Compliance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

18 April 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Marco Sapienza, Marco Simone Vaccalluzzo, Emanuele Perricone, Carmelo Giannone, Alessia Caldaci, Giuseppe Musumeci, Andrea Vescio, Gianluca Testa, Vito Pavone Review.J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2026 Feb 8;11(1):68.doi: 10.3390/jfmk11010068 ABSTRACT Background Brace adherence is a key determinant of treatment success in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. However, adherence is influenced by multiple clinical, psychological, and social factors, and reported wear times vary widely across studies. This systematic […]

Bending, lifting, sitting: what you should really know about back pain

18 April 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

A large study published in JAMA Network Open and conducted on people who had recently consulted a doctor for low back pain sought to answer two fundamental questions: which everyday activities can trigger an immediate worsening of pain (the so-called “flare”), and whether practising these activities more frequently is associated with long-term functional problems.The researchers followed 416 adults for one […]

Do poor postures cause scoliosis?

18 March 2026 /0 Comments/in , /by

Parents often ask us: “My child often stands crooked or sits with a curved back – could this lead to scoliosis?” According to the most recent scientific research, the answer is no: scoliosis does not develop as a result of poor posture. Several scientific studies have observed that some young people with scoliosis tend to […]

Ultrasonographic evaluation of diaphragmatic thickness in adolescents with thoracic hyperkyphosis: new horizons in diagnosis

17 March 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

Deniz Oke, Zeynel Karakullukcuoglu, Meryem Guneser Gulec , Cansu Ozkan  MC Musculoskelet Disord. 2026 Jan 2;27(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-09462-6 ABSTRACT Purpose: Thoracic hyperkyphosis (THK) is a prevalent spinal deformity in adolescents, which can impair respiratory function by affecting diaphragm morphology and thoracic mechanics. This study investigates the relationship between THK and diaphragmatic thickness using ultrasonography (USG) to explore its diagnostic and therapeutic implications. […]

From measurement to meaning: ISICO’s Award-Nominated research at SOSORT 2026

17 March 2026 /0 Comments/in /by

When the international scoliosis community gathers in Turin, Italy, from 29 April to 2 May 2026 for the SOSORT International Congress, ISICO will be present with a rich and multifaceted scientific contribution. Alongside the abstracts previously announced, an additional study —“A 3D Surface Topography-Derived Method for the Aesthetic Evaluation of Trunk Asymmetry in AIS” — […]

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 […]