Scoliosis in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective case series.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the curve patterns and behaviors, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and complications for adolescents with both scoliosis and autism spectrum disorders, but no additional concomitant diagnoses.

Methods

A single-center, retrospective review of adolescents with scoliosis and autism spectrum disorder treated between 2001 and 2021. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and radiographic assessments were described across the scoliosis treatment plans (i.e. observation, bracing, and surgery).

Results

Forty patients with scoliosis and autism spectrum disorder (80% male, mean age at 13.2 ± 1.7) met eligibility criteria. Twenty-one patients were managed with observation initially. Of these patients, 55% (n = 11) didn't require fur

SUBMITTER: Torres-Gonzalez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature