The effect of deformity correction on psychiatric condition of the adolescent with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Altuğ DuramazSemra YılmazNezih ZiroğluBurcu Bursal DuramazTayfun KaraPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2018)
Surgical correction of deformity in AIS provided significant improvements regarding quality of life and psychiatric condition. Spinal surgeons should be aware of the possible psychological problems of AIS patients and should keep in mind that deformity correction not only improves physical health but also improves mental health. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.