Surgical versus nonsurgical interventions in people with adolescent

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Surgical versus non-surgical interventions in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Bettany-Saltikov et al (2015) Overview of the study Objectives: • To examine the impact of surgical versus non-surgical interventions in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (ASI) who have severe curves of over 45 degrees Methods: • Evidence current up to 8 August 2014 • Participants: People between 10 and 18 years of age, diagnosed and managed as AIS patients and with a Cobb angle greater than 45 degrees • Intervention: Any type of instrumented surgical intervention and different types of non-surgical treatments • Outcomes measured: o Primary: Progression of scoliosis, change in trunk balance, cosmetic issues, quality of life, psychological issues, back pain and disability o Secondary: Adverse effects

Surgical versus non-surgical interventions in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Bettany-Saltikov et al (2015) Results & Conclusions Ø No trials meet the inclusion criteria for this review Ø This review did not identify any evidence comparing surgical to non-surgical interventions for people with AIS with severe curves of over 45 degrees