The impact of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic on the mental health of scoliosis patients in Germany

Children and adolescents with chronic scoliosis also showed an impairment of their mental health during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic. The results are consistent with those of studies in healthy children and adolescents. Notably, despite the lifting of restrictions, there was no consolidation of symptoms. There is still an urgent need to maintain the focus on this issue and to provide appropriate support for children and adolescents in a vulnerable phase of life. Meanwhile, collaborative projects have been set up in Germany that have set themselves the task of better supporting health needs and interests in the event to future crises.