Long-term follow-up reveals non-utility of nonsurgical management in moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comprehensive meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the outcomes of conservative management of moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), focusing on long-term curve behavior, surgical rates, patient-reported outcomes, and the influence of follow-up duration. A comprehensive literature search was conducted adhering to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines. Statistical analyses, using Review Manager, encompassed mean differences, risk ratios, pooled incidences, and random-effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic. The outcome measures were radiographic curve progression, percentage of patients with significant (>5°) progression, surgery rates, sagittal profile changes, back pain rates, quality of life scale

SUBMITTER: Hevia E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400104 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature