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Radiographic outcomes of stick-assisted manipulation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective study of 57 patients

  • By

  • Xingda Chen

  • Chenxing Huang

  • Wanyan Chen

  • Rueishiuan Jiang

  • Jiahui He

  • Zhuangzhuang Tan

  • Zhaojun Cheng

  • De Liang

  • Xiaobing Jiang

  • Jingjing Tang

  • June 26, 2026

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Clinical Report: Radiographic Results of Stick-Assisted Manipulation in AIS

Overview

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of Stick-assisted manipulation (SAM) in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Results indicate significant reductions in Cobb angle after a short treatment course.

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a prevalent condition that poses significant health challenges. Traditional management strategies often face issues with patient compliance. Novel approaches like Stick-assisted manipulation (SAM) may provide alternatives for conservative treatment.

Data Highlights

ParameterPre-treatmentPost-treatmentP-value
Cobb angle (°)18.24 ± 10.1613.10 ± 11.39< 0.001
Improvement ≥6°22/57 (38.60%)--

Key Findings

  • Significant reduction in mean Cobb angle from 18.24° to 13.10° after SAM treatment.
  • 38.60% of patients experienced a Cobb angle improvement of ≥6°.
  • Improvements were also noted in shoulder height difference and vertebral body rotation grade.
  • No treatment-related complications or adverse events were reported.

Clinical Implications

The findings indicate that SAM may be a conservative treatment option for AIS.

Conclusion

SAM demonstrates clinical and radiographic outcomes in AIS management.

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  10. Frontiers | Radiographic Outcomes of Stick-Assisted Manipulation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Retrospective Study of 57 Patients

Original Source(s)

Radiographic outcomes of stick-assisted manipulation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective study of 57 patients

  • by Xingda Chen, Chenxing Huang, Wanyan Chen, Rueishiuan Jiang, Jiahui He, Zhuangzhuang Tan, Zhaojun Cheng, De Liang, Xiaobing Jiang, Jingjing Tang

  • June 26, 2026

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