Analysis of Causes and Summary of Treatment Methods for Adolescent Scoliosis in China

Adolescent scoliosis is a common three-dimensional spinal deformity in children and adolescents. Its onset and progression may be influenced by genetics, age, gender, growth and development, and lifestyle. Early detection and standardized treatment are therefore important. The article is targeted at adolescent scoliosis in China and analyzes the major influencing factors with current treatment methods. Genetic factors, pubertal growth and development, and gender differences are strongly related to the onset and progression of scoliosis, and lifestyle factors may play a role, but evidence of such association is scarce. At the present time, mild to moderate scoliosis is treated with scoliosis-specific exercises and bracing, and surgical treatment is considered for severe cases or those at high risk to progress. Robot-assisted surgery and minimally invasive techniques are technological advancements over traditional surgical methods, making surgical treatment more efficient. By using this article as a reference for early screening, risk assessment, and standardized treatment for scoliosis in Chinese adolescents, future research should be focused on large-scale prospective studies and long-term follow-up to investigate lifestyle factors and also to incorporate artificial intelligence technologies into treatment and to develop technology-driven treatment.