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Exploring the association between specific genes and the onset of idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.
BMC medical genomics - 19 May 2022
De Salvatore Sergio, Ruzzini Laura, Longo Umile Giuseppe, Marino Martina, Greco Alessandra, Piergentili Ilaria, Costici Pier Francesco, Denaro Vincenzo
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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS) is the most common spinal deformity in adolescents, accounting for 80% of all spinal deformities. However, the etiology remains uncertain in most cases, being identified as Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). IS treatments range from observation and sport to bracing or surgery. Several risk factors including sex and familiarity, have been linked with IS. Although there are...
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