Health Disparity Indices in the Assessment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Are All Indices Similar?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity. Previous studies have demonstrated that healthcare disparities affect the initial presentation of AIS patients. However, studies have utilized various socioeconomic status (SES) indices with no previous study assessing the congruency of these indices.

Methods

A single-center, retrospective review of adolescent patients presenting for initial evaluation of scoliosis was performed at a tertiary care pediatric hospital based in the central United States. Patient demographic data were recorded in addition to radiographic data consisting of coronal curve magnitude at presentation and skeletal maturity indices. Socioeconomic variables were collected, including geographic area of residence (urban vs rura

SUBMITTER: Woodhams W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547212 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature