Prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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, r

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11300313 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature