Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review of current concepts. Issue 4 (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohamed, Mohamed; Trivedi, Jayesh; Davidson, Neil; Munigangaiah, Sudarshan
• Is Part Of: Paediatrics and child health. Volume 32:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 119
• Page End: 126
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis -- curve progression -- skeletal maturity -- spinal examination -- surgical management; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.paed.2022.01.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-7222

Abstract

Abstract: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a common condition which is routinely seen in the outpatient department, with a prevalence of 5% in general population. It is important to be able to make this diagnosis but more importantly exclude other causes of scoliosis by carrying out a thorough history and examination. This paper will cover the pathophysiology, presentation, examination, and surgical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.