Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges
Scoliosis is one of the most common spinal deformities, which affects millions of people worldwide. Bracing and physiotherapy exercises represent the first-line, non-invasive approaches for managing scoliosis. In recent years, the use of wearable devices has spread as a novel approach to the treatme...
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| description | Scoliosis is one of the most common spinal deformities, which affects millions of people worldwide. Bracing and physiotherapy exercises represent the first-line, non-invasive approaches for managing scoliosis. In recent years, the use of wearable devices has spread as a novel approach to the treatment of scoliosis. However, their effectiveness in treatment planning and outcomes has not been thoroughly evaluated. This manuscript provides a scoping review of the classification and application of wearable devices and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in interpreting the data collected by wearable devices and guiding the treatment. A systematic search was carried out on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and EMBASE for studies published between January 2020 and February 2025. A total of 269 studies were screened, and 88 articles were reviewed in depth. Inclusion criteria encompassed articles focusing on wearable devices integrated into smart braces, rehabilitation systems for scoliosis management, AI and machine-learning (ML) applications in scoliosis treatment, virtual reality (VR), and telemedicine for scoliosis care. The literature shows that the use of wearable devices can enhance scoliosis treatment by improving the efficiency of braces and enabling remote monitoring in rehabilitation programs. However, more research is needed to evaluate user compliance, long-term effectiveness, and the need for personalized interventions. Future advancements in artificial intelligence, microsensor technology, and data analytics may enhance the efficacy of these devices, which can lead to more personalized and accessible scoliosis treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7de613c499514b6da5bcd692d0b989f62025-08-20T03:58:26ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542025-06-0112769610.3390/bioengineering12070696Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and ChallengesSamira Fazeli Veisari0Shahrbanoo Bidari1Kourosh Barati2Rasha Atlasi3Amin Komeili4Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CanadaDepartment of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Paramedical and Rehabilitation Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad 9919191778, IranDepartment of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Paramedical and Rehabilitation Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad 9919191778, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1411713119, IranDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, CanadaScoliosis is one of the most common spinal deformities, which affects millions of people worldwide. Bracing and physiotherapy exercises represent the first-line, non-invasive approaches for managing scoliosis. In recent years, the use of wearable devices has spread as a novel approach to the treatment of scoliosis. However, their effectiveness in treatment planning and outcomes has not been thoroughly evaluated. This manuscript provides a scoping review of the classification and application of wearable devices and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in interpreting the data collected by wearable devices and guiding the treatment. A systematic search was carried out on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and EMBASE for studies published between January 2020 and February 2025. A total of 269 studies were screened, and 88 articles were reviewed in depth. Inclusion criteria encompassed articles focusing on wearable devices integrated into smart braces, rehabilitation systems for scoliosis management, AI and machine-learning (ML) applications in scoliosis treatment, virtual reality (VR), and telemedicine for scoliosis care. The literature shows that the use of wearable devices can enhance scoliosis treatment by improving the efficiency of braces and enabling remote monitoring in rehabilitation programs. However, more research is needed to evaluate user compliance, long-term effectiveness, and the need for personalized interventions. Future advancements in artificial intelligence, microsensor technology, and data analytics may enhance the efficacy of these devices, which can lead to more personalized and accessible scoliosis treatment.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/7/696scoliosiswearable devicesartificial intelligencesmart bracesrehabilitationtelemedicine |
| spellingShingle | Samira Fazeli Veisari Shahrbanoo Bidari Kourosh Barati Rasha Atlasi Amin Komeili Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges Bioengineering scoliosis wearable devices artificial intelligence smart braces rehabilitation telemedicine |
| title | Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges |
| title_full | Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges |
| title_fullStr | Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges |
| title_full_unstemmed | Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges |
| title_short | Wearable Devices in Scoliosis Treatment: A Scoping Review of Innovations and Challenges |
| title_sort | wearable devices in scoliosis treatment a scoping review of innovations and challenges |
| topic | scoliosis wearable devices artificial intelligence smart braces rehabilitation telemedicine |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/7/696 |
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