Measurement properties of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review
Abstract Background Scoliosis is defined as a three-dimensional deformity of the spine characterized by lateral tilt and axial rotation of the vertebrae.Its magnitude in the frontal plane is identified by a Cobb angle greater than 10o.The aim of the study was to systematically examine the clinimetric properties of the Spinal Appearance Questionnair