Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Early-Onset Scoliosis Self-Report Questionnaire in children aged 8 to 18 years with early-onset scoliosis

Reliability and Validity of the Adapted Spanish Version of the Early-onset Scoliosis-24 Questionnaire.

STUDY DESIGN Translation and validation of the Early Onset Scoliosis-24 Questionnaire (EOSQ-24). OBJECTIVE To cross-culturally adapt the American English version of the EOSQ-24 into Spanish language, and to assess its reliability and discriminative validity. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Treatment of early-onset scoliosis (EOS) seeks to improve natural history and health-related quality of lif...

Validity and Reliability of Persian Version of Brace Questionnaire to Assess the Quality of Life in Subjects with Scoliosis

Objective: Deformity of spine is considered as any abnormality of the shape and alignment of the vertebral column which is commonly involve adolescent, idiopathically. The deformity requires prompt attention because it can reduce person’s quality of life (QOL). World health organization (WHO) describes the quality of life in various domains in life like personal and social well-being. A specifi...

Early-onset scoliosis.

[Early onset scoliosis. What are the options?].

The prognosis of children with progressive early onset scoliosis has improved considerably due to recent advances in surgical and non-surgical techniques and the understanding of the importance of preserving the thoracic space. Improvements in existing techniques and development of new methods have considerably improved the management of this condition. Derotational casting can be considered in...

Psychometric Validation of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Early Onset Scoliosis-24 Item Questionnaire (EOSQ-24).

STUDY DESIGN Questionnaire translation and validation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Early Onset Scoliosis-24 item Questionnaire (EOSQ-24) into traditional Chinese, and to assess its validity, reliability, and sensitivity in Southern-Chinese patients diagnosed with early onset scoliosis (EOS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Relying on radiograph...