Abstract

Scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine that affects the growth of the spine in adolescent, leading to a heavy burden on families and society. According to the guidelines for the treatment of scoliosis, most adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) requires rehabilitative intervention. So far there has been a lack of scientific, evidence-based, and standardized rehabilitation assessment and treatment for AIS in China. Therefore, in order to promote the standardization of rehabilitation assessment and treatment for AIS, Chinese Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation organized the domestic experts in multiple disciplines such as rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, pediatric surgery, radiology, evidence-based medicine, etc., who has conformed to the principles of scientificity, safety, efficacy and advancement to propose the 19 recommendations of 8 categories using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) and Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT). Through the steps of literature search, evaluation, and establishment of direction and intensity of recommendation opinions, 19 recommendations were formed, involving AIS screening, assessment and treatment.

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