Long-term psychological sequelae of surgically versus nonsurgically treated scoliosis

Forty-six female scoliosis patients (21-34 years of age) were tested psychologically 4 or more years following treatment. Twenty-three had been treated by bracing (Group A) and 23 by posterior spinal fusion (Group B). Variables evaluated were: self-esteem, capacity for intimacy, sexual satisfaction,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Pa. 1976), 1987-12, Vol.12 (10), p.983-986
Hauptverfasser:	Clayson, D, Luz-Alterman, S, Cataletto, M M, Levine, D B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Body Image Emotions - physiology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Scoliosis - psychology Scoliosis - surgery Self Concept Sexual Behavior Spinal Fusion - psychology
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