Clinical and economic effectiveness of Schroth therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: insights from a machine learning- and active learning-based real-world study.

Journal: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition affecting approximately 2-3% of the adolescent population. Although exercise-based therapeutic interventions are increasingly employed as non-surgical alternatives, their clinical and economic effectiveness remains underexplored in real-world settings. Recent advancements in active learning (AL) and machine learning (ML) techniques offer the potential to optimize treatment protocols by uncovering hidden predictors and enhancing model efficiency.

Authors

  • Erdal Ayvaz
    Department of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, Kocaeli City Hospital, Kocaeli, Türkiye.
  • Merve Uca
    Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Türkiye.
  • Ednan Ayvaz
    Faculty of Management, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Türkiye. ednan.ayvaz@kocaeli.edu.tr.
  • Zafer Yıldız
    Faculty of Education, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Türkiye.