Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review of current concepts. Issue 6 (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohamed, Mohamed; Trivedi, Jayesh; Davidson, Neil; Munigangaiah, Sudarshan
• Is Part Of: Orthopaedics and trauma. Volume 34:Issue 6(2020:Dec.)
• Page Start: 338
• Page End: 345
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis -- curve progression -- skeletal maturity -- spinal examination -- surgical management; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mporth.2020.09.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-1327

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.