The effect of deformity correction on psychiatric condition of the adolescent with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Duramaz A., Yilmaz S., Ziroglu N., BURSAL DURAMAZ B., Kara T.

EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL, vol.27, no.9, pp.2233-2240, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00586-018-5639-4
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2233-2240
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects of deformity correction on body image, quality of life, self-esteem, depression and anxiety in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who underwent surgery.