Abstract Introduction Synthesised data on the global prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents and its associated risk factors remain scarce. This systematic review aimed to estimate the global prevalence of scoliosis in children and adolescents and identify associated risk factors in children and adolescents. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, searching nine

Background: The understanding of the prevalence and early predictive factors of scoliosis in children and adolescents is limited, which poses challenges to developing preventative strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify the prevalence and predictors of scoliosis among children and adolescents. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science