Entries by Utenza Editor

Immediate vs Gradual Brace Weaning Protocols in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

23 July 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Prudence Wing Hang Cheung, Oi Kiu Olivia Chan, Hao Wu, Marcus Kin Long Lai, Lester Po Kwan Wong, Shiyu Tang, Jason Pui Yin Cheung  JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Jul 1;178(7):657-668.doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.1484 Abstract Importance: Lack of evidence and consensus for brace weaning protocol in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) results in clinicians prescribing gradual weaning in the hope of avoiding curve deterioration after weaning. However, gradual […]

Sanders staging: the pros and cons?

23 July 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

The progression of idiopathic scoliosis is related to skeletal growth, peaking during the adolescent growth spurt. Subsequently, once skeletal maturity has been reached, the pathology usually stabilises or slows down. Knowing the predictors of skeletal maturity allows physicians to predict the risk and timing of curve progression, and therefore choose the most suitable treatment for […]

Development of a Motion-Based Video Game for Postural Training: A Feasibility Study on Older Adults With Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

11 June 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Frances K W Wan, Alex T H Mak, Claire W Y Chung, Joanne Y EEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2024:32:2106-2113. doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2024.3398029 Epub 2024 Jun 7 Abstract Forward sagittal alignment affects physical performance, is associated with pain and impacts the health-related quality of life of the elderly. Interventions that help seniors to improve sagittal balance are needed to inhibit the […]

ISSLS Milan: a success with 500 participants

11 June 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

“It was a bit as if the world, that of research and clinics in the field of spinal pathologies, had gathered in Milan — this is the comment of Dr. Greta Jurenaite, physiatrist specialist at ISICO — on her first participation in the ISSLS international conference, held between the end of May and the beginning […]

Green June: Tommaso, a volleyball champion

7 June 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

I’m Tommaso, I’m 15 years old, I live in the province of Padua, and I’m attending the first year of scientific high school. I have always been passionate about volleyball. Compared to my other classmates and friends, I was always a little taller than average. Since September 2022, I have been part of the youth […]

Green June: Arianna, a karate champion

7 June 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Since I was a child, I have always loved sports, so much so that I started practising karate at the age of 4. I certainly never imagined that just three years later I would find myself facing something bigger than myself: scoliosis. I remember very well the first day I wore the brace; I wasn’t […]

Green June: Gaia, an artistic gymnastics champion

7 June 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Often, a diagnosis of scoliosis leads to despair and the fear of not being able to live one’s daily life as a “braced.” It is not so.We don’t want to say that it is easy or doesn’t require many sacrifices, but that despite the brace or wearing it, you can continue, for example, to practice […]

Factors Influencing Optimal Bracing Compliance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Single Center Prospective Cohort Study

14 May 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

Tomoyuki Asadasa, Toshiaki Kotani, Tsuyoshi Sakuma, Yasushi Iijima, Kotaro Sakashita, Yosuke Ogata, Tsutomu Akazawa, Shohei Minami, Seiji Ohtori, Masao Koda, Masashi Yamazaki Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2024 Apr 10.doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004997 Abstract Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To identify factors contributing to optimal bracing compliance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Summary of background data: Poor brace compliance is a key factor affecting brace treatment success in AIS. Predictive factors […]

SOSORT 2024 : presented studies, news and comments

14 May 2024 /0 Comments/in /by

“This 2024 edition of the annual SOSORT conference, held in Boston, was also an opportunity for discussion, involvement, and growth. Every year, the level of research presented at SOSORT continues to rise, and we at ISICO are always at the forefront, commented Professor Stefano Negrini, Scientific Director of our Institute. SOSORT is undoubtedly the congress […]