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Open Access 01-06-2020 | Scoliosis | Review Article

Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Daniel Addai, Jacqueline Zarkos, Andrew James Bowey

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 6/2020

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Abstract

Background

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a complex 3D structural disorder of the spine that has a significant impact on a person's physical and emotionalstatus. Thus, efforts have been made to identify the cause of the curvature and improve management outcomes.

Aim

This comprehensive review looks at the relevant literature surrounding the possible aetio-pathogenesis of AIS, its clinical features, investigations, surgicalmanagement options, and reported surgical outcomes in anterior spinal fusion, posterior spinal fusion or combined approach in the treatment of AIS.
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Metadata
Title
Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Authors
Daniel Addai
Jacqueline Zarkos
Andrew James Bowey
Publication date
01-06-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 6/2020
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-020-04608-4

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