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Maccarone MC, Barzizza E, Contessa P, Biancato A, Caregnato A, Fontana R, Ceccato R, Salmaso L, Masiero S. Lessons from the pandemic era: do we need new strategies to improve conservative treatment adherence in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A retrospective analysis. Eur J Transl Myol 2024; 34. [PMID: 39258943 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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This study aims to examine whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the adherence to conservative AIS treatment. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine of at least 10 degrees. Compliance rates in conservative treatments are influenced by various factors. From a database of AIS patients, we selected 30 AIS patients who were assessed before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Data regarding Cobb's angle, brace prescription, prescribed brace wear time, brace wear compliance, and time dedicated to sports activities were collected over a six-year period from January 2018 to December 2023, divided into three 2-year time periods (before, during, and after COVID-19). There was an increased percentage of AIS patients prescribed with a brace during the pandemic. However, no significant differences in Cobb's angle were observed. Additionally, the prescribed wear time showed a significant decrease from the pre-COVID period to the post-COVID period (p-value = 0.03). Wear compliance exhibited a decreasing trend from pre- to during- and post-COVID-19 periods without reaching statistically significant differences, and the time dedicated to sports statistically significantly decreased. These differences were statistically significant when comparing the pre- vs. post- and pre- vs. during-COVID-19 periods (p-values 0.01, 0.04, respectively). Our study highlights changes in AIS conservative treatment during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in the number of patients prescribed with a brace during the pandemic, although not supported by an increase in Cobb's angle, may be attributed to the concerns about regular monitoring during the reduction of rehabilitation services. The observed decreases in brace compliance and involvement in sport activities, which persisted even in the post-pandemic period, emphasizes the lasting impact of the pandemic on AIS management, necessitating innovative approaches to address these ongoing concerns.
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- Department of Management Engineering, University of Padova, Vicenza.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Unit, University of Padova, Padova.
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Padova.
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Padova.
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Padova.
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- Department of Management Engineering, University of Padova, Vicenza.
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- Department of Management Engineering, University of Padova, Vicenza.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Unit, University of Padova.
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Xuan L, Lei L, Shao M, Han Q. Design and development of an intelligent wearing system for adolescent spinal orthotics. Med Biol Eng Comput 2024; 62:2653-2667. [PMID: 38653882 DOI: 10.1007/s11517-024-03082-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the deformity of the human spine in three-dimensional space. It is a disease with a long course and difficult to recover in a short time. Currently, spinal orthotic braces are an effective non-surgical treatment for this condition. However, existing spinal orthotic braces are still deficient. For example, existing spinal orthotics braces have no way of knowing how correct, effective, and comfortable a patient is wearing the orthotics. Based on distributed pressure monitoring technology, this paper conducts pressure acquisition and compensation research on spinal orthotics used by adolescent patients. After analyzing the principles of orthopedics and selecting monitoring points, this paper selects appropriate sensors and calibrates them. An intelligent wearable system for adolescent spinal orthotics was developed based on these findings. The experimental results show that the system can effectively monitor the process of patients wearing spinal orthotic braces. In addition, the system can compensate and visualize the pressure in real-time, so that doctors and patients can know the process and make judgments and adjustments.
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- Liang Xuan
- School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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Betz JW, Lightstone DF, Oakley PA, Haas JW, Moustafa IM, Harrison DE. Reliability of the Biomechanical Assessment of the Sagittal Lumbar Spine and Pelvis on Radiographs Used in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4650. [PMID: 39200793 PMCID: PMC11355792 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Background: Biomechanical analysis of the sagittal alignment of the lumbar spine and pelvis on radiographs is common in clinical practices including chiropractic, physical therapy, scoliosis-related thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO) management, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. Of specific interest is the assessment of pelvic morphology and the relationship between angle of pelvic incidence, sacral slope, and lumbar lordosis to pain, disability, and clinical treatment of spine conditions. The current state of the literature on the reliability of common methods quantifying these parameters on radiographs is limited. Methods: The objective of this systematic review is to identify and review the available studies on the reliability of different methods of biomechanical analysis of sagittal lumbo-pelvic parameters used in clinical practice. Our review followed the recommendations of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). The design of this systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023379873). Results: The search strategy yielded a total of 2387 articles. A total of 1539 articles were screened after deduplication and exclusion by automation tools, leaving 473 full-text articles that were retrieved. After exclusion, 64 articles met the inclusion criteria. The preponderance of the evidence showed good to excellent reliability for biomechanical assessment of sagittal lumbo-pelvic spine alignment. Conclusions: The results of this systematic review of the literature show that sagittal radiographic analysis of spinal biomechanics and alignment of the human lumbo-pelvic spine is a reliable tool for aiding diagnosis and management in clinical settings.
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- Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada;
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- Chiropractic Biophysics NonProfit, Inc., Eagle, ID 83616, USA;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates;
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS—Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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Del Prete CM, Tarantino D, Viva MG, Murgia M, Vergati D, Barassi G, Sparvieri E, Di Stanislao E, Perpetuini D, Russo EF, Filoni S, Pellegrino R. Spinal Orthosis in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Overview of the Braces Provided by the National Health Service in Italy. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 60:3. [PMID: 38276037 PMCID: PMC10818494 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral, rotated curvature of the spine. It is a 3-dimensional deformity that arises in otherwise healthy children at or around puberty. AIS is the most common form of scoliosis in the pediatric population. The etiology is multifactorial, including genetic and environmental factors. The incidence is roughly equal between males and females, while there is a higher risk of progression in females. Guidelines for AIS treatment identify three levels of treatment: observation, physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises, and braces. In this paper, we carried out a review of the scientific literature about the indication and success rates of the braces provided for free by the National Health Service in Italy (SSN). Despite a general consensus on the efficacy of rigid bracing treatment and its use in AIS, an important heterogeneity about the treatment is present in the scientific literature, demonstrating a high degree of variability. The overall success rate of the braces provided by the SSN is high, suggesting an important therapeutic role in the treatment of AIS. Robust guidelines are needed to ensure uniform and effective treatments.
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00183 Rome, Italy; (M.G.V.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00183 Rome, Italy; (M.G.V.); (M.M.)
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- Center for Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Re-Education-CeFiRR-Gemelli Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy;
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- Department of Engineering and Geology, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 65127 Pescara, Italy;
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- I.R.R.C.S. Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy;
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- Department of Scientific Research, Campus Ludes, Off-Campus Semmelweis University, 6912 Lugano–Pazzallo, Switzerland;
- Santa Chiara Institute, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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