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Return to sport after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: what variables actually have an influence? A retrospective study.

Alberto RuffilliFrancesca BarileGiovanni ViroliMarco ManzettiMatteo TraversariMarco IalunaBartlomiej Dobromir Bulzacki BoguckiCesare Faldini
Published in: Spine deformity (2022)
In conclusion, patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis safely returned to physical activity after surgery. Younger age, higher Lenke type and lower main curve severity predicted a quicker return to sport. However, prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • spinal cord
  • body mass index
  • case control
  • high school
  • spinal cord injury