Screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: an information statement by the scoliosis research society international task force.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Routine screening of scoliosis is a controversial subject and screening efforts vary greatly around the world.

Methods

Consensus was sought among an international group of experts (seven spine surgeons and one clinical epidemiologist) using a modified Delphi approach. The consensus achieved was based on careful analysis of a recent critical review of the literature on scoliosis screening, performed using a conceptual framework of analysis focusing on five main dimensions: technical, clinical, program, cost and treatment effectiveness.

Findings

A consensus was obtained in all five dimensions of analysis, resulting in 10 statements and recommendations. In summary, there is scientific evidence to support the value of scoliosis screening with respect to technic

SUBMITTER: Labelle H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3835138 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature