Factors affecting the prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis among children aged 8–15 years in Prishtina, Kosovo

Factors affecting the prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis among children aged 8–15 years in Prishtina, Kosovo

Abstract Prospective study, Level of evidence II. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of scoliosis among children aged 8–15 years old and to identify the impact of schoolbag weight in developing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). AIS is a common disease whose prevalence varies betw...

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Main Authors: Bernard Tahirbegolli, Rilind Obertinca, Albina Bytyqi, Blerta Kryeziu, Blerte Hyseni, Besarta Taganoviq, Bujar Shabani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-96398-1

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-96398-1

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