Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis Run an Increased Risk of Schizophrenia

ConclusionThis study suggests that patients with IS have increased risk of schizophrenia. Dissatisfaction with one’s physical appearance might lead to psychological distress and provoke mental illness in predisposed persons. Alternatively, these two disorders may share a common genetic background.Level of EvidenceLevel 2B.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research