Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is the most common deforming orthopedic condition in children
A few examples of health effects on children with scoliosis:
Reduced Function
Poor Self Image
Increased Pain
References:
Dickson RA: Spinal deformity-adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: nonoperative treatment. Spine 1999, 24:2601-2606.
Kelsey J: Epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders. New York: Oxford University Press; 1982.
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