Heath-Related Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Congenital or Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis after an average follow-up of 25 years: A Cohort Study [Original research]

Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) is characterized by the development of scoliosis before 10 years of age.[1] It can be caused by a multitude of etiologies and is generally classified as idiopathic, congenital, syndromic, or neurogenic.[2] The early-onset of the scoliosis can have serious consequences since it often comes with a greater risk of scoliosis progression compared to late-onset scoliosis and can subsequently affect cardio-pulmonary development.[3] Old studies on the natural course of untreated EOS reported that patients can experience serious health problems due to heart and lung limitations.

Source: The Spine Journal - November 27, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Johan L. Heemskerk, Nienke W. Willigenburg, Ben E.E.M.J. Veraart, Eric. W. Bakker, Ren é M. Castelein, Mark C. Altena, Diederik H.R. Kempen Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research