SynthesisFrontiers in pediatrics2024
Prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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46 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Application of Digital Health Technologies in Scoliosis Rehabilitation: Systematic Review Based on the Technology Classification Framework.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Application of Schroth exercise therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a bibliometric analysis.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Pooled it
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- Global prevalence and associated risk factors of scoliosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Large language models with image processing in automated Cobb angle.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Fully Automated Deep Learning-Based Lenke Classification for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Multi-View Full-Spine Radiographs: Development and Clinical Validation.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- From Algorithms to Clinics: Recent Progress in AI for Scoliosis Diagnosis and Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Toward biomechanically optimized intraoperative correction in lumbar vertebral body tethering.Spine deformity · 2026Article
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- Effectiveness and implementation of an intervention strategy-based health promoting schools framework to reduce idiopathic scoliosis and myopia among children and adolescents in Shanghai, China: study protocol.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Changes in thoracic spinal curvature after nuss procedure in adult pectus excavatum.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Article
- Factors Associated with Suspected Scoliosis Identified Through School Screening: The Role of Body Mass Index and Sports Participation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Using Explainable Machine Learning to Identify Determinants of Spinal Deformities in Children: It's Not Only About What, but Also About How.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Traditional Chinese Medicine for the prevention and treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: scientific understanding and a multimodal therapeutic approach.Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan · 2026Review
- Application of a Smart Orthosis in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis-A Pilot Case Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Lumbar, thoracic, and bilateral vertebral body tethering: do surgical outcomes differ?Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Three-Dimensional Surface Topography for the Assessment of Spinal Alignment: A Cross-Sectional Study of Biomechanical Correlates.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Preoperative Traction for Pediatric Spinal Deformity Correction: A Technical Review.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is not a risk factor for scoliosis.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
- Mapping and optimization of a patient-centred care pathway for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The understanding of the prevalence and early predictive factors of scoliosis in children and adolescents is limited, which poses challenges to developing preventative strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the prevalence and predictors of scoliosis among children and adolescents. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science through October 2023. The quality of included studies was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute scale or the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Subgroup analyses were performed to examine different types of scoliosis and specific demographic groups. Results: From 32 studies encompassing 55,635,351 children and adolescents, we identified 284,114 cases of scoliosis, resulting in a prevalence rate of 3.1% (95% CI: 1.5%-5.2%). This rate varied by gender, degrees of scoliosis severity, and between idiopathic vs. congenital forms. Notable predictors included gender, age, Body Mass Index (BMI), race, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. Conclusion: Scoliosis is a significant condition affecting a minority of children and adolescents, particularly adolescent girls and individuals who are overweight. It is recommended that guardians and schools enhance educational efforts towards its prevention. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/, Identifier CRD42023476498.
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