Chinese validation of the quality of life profile for spinal deformities (QLPSD).

We aimed to translate and validate the Quality of Life Profile for Spine Deformities (QLPSD), an age-specific tool assessing the individuals' health-related quality of life (HRQoL), into a Chinese version for adolescent individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The Chinese version was translated from the original Spanish QLPSD following widely accepted guidelines and evaluated by both individuals with AIS and experts. 172 Chinese-speaking individuals between 9 and 18 years of age with Cobb angles between 20° and 40° were included.

Reliability and validity of simplified Chinese version of the Italian spine youth quality of life questionnaire in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Background: The Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life (ISYQOL) questionnaire is used to evaluate health-related quality of life in adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis. The study aimed to undertake the process of cultural adaptation of the ISYQOL questionnaire into Simplified Chinese.

Methods: Translate from Italian into Simplified Chinese.

Translation and validation of the Chinese version of Brace Questionnaire (BrQ).

Background: The Brace Questionnaire (BrQ) is a tool developed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who receiving bracing as the primary treatment. It was initially developed and validated in Greek. The current study aimed to culturally adapt and psychometrically validate the BrQ in contemporary Chinese used in mainland China.

3D-printed brace in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a study protocol of a prospective randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine. Brace treatment is effective for eligible patients with AIS and the effectiveness is significantly correlated with the average brace-wear time per day. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is a recent advancement that offers unique opportunities for biomedical applications, and customisation of scoliosis braces might lead to greater patient satisfaction and improved compliance.