Entries by Utenza Editor

Intra-and inter-rater reliabilities and differences of kyphotic angle measurements on ultrasound images versus radiographs for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary study

11 March 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  Intra-and inter-rater reliabilities and differences of kyphotic angle measurements on ultrasound images versus radiographs for children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary study Tehzeeb Sayed, Mahdieh Khodaei, Doug Hill, Edmond Lou  Spine […]

That hated hump!

10 March 2022 /0 Comments/in , /by

In a person with scoliosis, forward bending of the trunk will cause a protuberance to appear on their back, at the level of the scoliotic curve: this anomaly is commonly referred to as a hump. Scoliosis alters the alignment of the spine, and this alteration can be seen in the three dimensions of space: the […]

Coronal deformity angular ratio as a predictive factor for in-brace curve correction and long-term outcome of brace treatment in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

23 February 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  Coronal deformity angular ratio as a predictive factor for in-brace curve correction and long-term outcome of brace treatment in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis Taher Babaee, Mojtaba Kamyab, Mohammad Saleh Ganjavian, Naeimeh Rouhani, Adel […]

Brace wearing: tenacity is rewarded with improvements

15 February 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

It is not just a question of how many hours the brace is worn but also patient compliance with the prescription. Take, for example, Marco and Ginevra. Both have idiopathic scoliosis, are followed by Isico specialists, and wear a Sforzesco brace for 20 and 23 hours a day, respectively. Marco complies with the prescription for […]

Psychometric performance of proxy-reported EQ-5D youth version 5-level (EQ-5D-Y-5L) in comparison with three-level (EQ-5D-Y-3L) in children and adolescents with scoliosis

14 February 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  Psychometric performance of proxy-reported EQ-5D youth version 5-level (EQ-5D-Y-5L) in comparison with three-level (EQ-5D-Y-3L) in children and adolescents with scoliosis Jiaer Lin, Carlos King Ho Wong, Jason Pui Yin Cheung, Prudence Wing […]

A judo champion in brace

11 February 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

My name is Giulia. I live in Genoa, and I am in my third year of Middle School. I am just like many other girls: I have my friends, I love the sea in summer, and I have my hobbies and interests, the main one being judo.  In January 2020, I was diagnosed with idiopathic […]

Returning to physical activity after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

11 February 2022 /0 Comments/in , /by

Sport and physical activity are essential for psychosocial and physical well-being in children and adolescents, and youngsters with scoliosis are not subject to any limitations in this regard: they can do sports and other physical activities just like their peers can. In severe scoliosis, i.e., in individuals with curves measuring more than 50° and presenting […]

Twins with the wind in their sails

20 January 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

Mario and Giorgio, 18, are twin boys who have always shared countless passions. They were born and grew up in the Dolomites, close to Lake Garda, and naturally grew to love the range of adventurous activities offered by this spectacular part of the world.  They spend their free time rock climbing or careering madly along […]

Arabic version of the ISYQOL

19 January 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

Several questionnaires are available to assess Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following conservative and surgical interventions for various spinal conditions.Among these, the Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life (ISYQOL) questionnaire was developed to evaluate health-related quality of life in adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis and showed high validity in measuring HRQOL. After Chinese, Korean and Polish versions of the ISYQOL, […]

Kinesiophobia and its association with treatment choice in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis

19 January 2022 /0 Comments/in /by

Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature.Here is the abstract from one of these papers.  Kinesiophobia and its association with treatment choice in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis  Gozde Yagci, Damlagul Aydin Ozcan, Cigdem Ayhan Kuru, Yavuz Yakut   Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021 Oct 29PMID: 34744071 DOI:10.3233/BMR-210111 Abstract Background: Previous studies […]