Effect of curve location on the severity index for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a longitudinal cohort study

ConclusionsIn this multicentric cohort of 205 patients, the severity index was used to predict the risk of progression from mild to moderate scoliosis, with similar results of typical major curve types. This index represents a novel tool to aid the clinician and the patient in the modulation of the follow-up and, for progressive patients, their decision for brace treatment.Key Points•The severity index of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has the potential to detect patients with progressive scoliosis as early as the first exam.•Out of 205 patients, 82% were correctly classified as either stable or progressive by the severity index.•The location of the main curve had small effect on the predictive capability of the index.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research