Entries by Utenza Editor

Directed Versus non-directed Standing Postures in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Its Impact on Curve Magnitude, Alignment and Clinical Decision Making

21 July 2023 /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.  Prudence Wing Hang Cheung, Hei Lung Wong, Damian S L Lau, Jason Pui Yin Cheung Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Jul 3. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004731. Online ahead of print Abstract Study design: Prospective study. Objective: To investigate the difference […]

ISYQOL: the international version

21 July 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

With a pathology such as scoliosis that requires demanding treatment, at Isico we have known for years how fundamental it is to establish a relationship of trust with the patient and to have him adhere to the therapy, ensuring the possibility of a good quality of life in a brace. For this reason, years ago, […]

Can the proximal humeral ossification system (PHOS) effectively guide brace weaning in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?

8 June 2023 /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.  Can the proximal humeral ossification system (PHOS) effectively guide brace weaning in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Prudence Wing Hang Cheung , Jason Pui Yin Cheung Eur Spine J. 2023 Jun;32(6):2185-2195.doi: 10.1007/s00586-023-07693-6. Epub […]

A brace? Nothing to fear!

6 June 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

Unfortunately, scoliosis has to be treated in adolescence, which is already a very tricky and delicate phase in which youngsters often feel torn between wanting to be independent and wanting to fit in and belong.We have all been through it and know how difficult this period of growing up can be. It’s not easy being […]

The Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Humeral Head Ossification System and the Proximal Femur Maturity Index Assessments for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

25 May 2023 /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.  The Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Humeral Head Ossification System and the Proximal Femur Maturity Index Assessments for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Qing-da Lu, Chen-Xin Liu, Shuai Yang, Bo-Hai Qi, Huan-An […]

The relationship between minor coronal asymmetry of the spine and measures of spinal sagittal shape in adolescents without visible scoliosis

17 May 2023 /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.  The relationship between minor coronal asymmetry of the spine and measures of spinal sagittal shape in adolescents without visible scoliosis Adrian Gardner, Fiona Berryman, Paul Pynsent   Sci Re. 2023 Mar 15;13(1):4294. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-31237-z. […]

ISPRM 2023: keynote lecture by Stefano Negrini

12 May 2023 /0 Comments/in /by

Isico will also be present at the ISPRM Congress in Cartagena, Colombia, from June 4th to 8th. The motto of the international conference will be “New perspectives in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for global health challenges” thus representing the intention of focusing on the current and future rehabilitation health needs of people around the world. […]