Scoliosis refers to curves exceeding 10 degrees observed through posterioanterior direct
radiography. In fact, the diagnosis for idiopathic scoliosis is accepted to exclude already …

Idiopathic scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the growing spine, affecting 2%–3%
of adolescents. Although benign in the majority of patients, the natural course of the disease …

With complete coverage appropriate for residents through experienced pediatric
orthopaedic surgeons, Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics, 6th Edition, continues a 50-year …

Study Design. Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected multicenter series.
Objective. To evaluate the sagittal profile of surgically treated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis …

Patients presenting with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may be classified into one of 42
curve types using the system of Lenke and associates. This classification system provides a …

In this review, basic knowledge and recent innovation of surgical treatment for scoliosis will
be described. Surgical treatment for scoliosis is indicated, in general, for the curve …

Objective. To determine the surgical revision rates of hook, hybrid, anteroposterior, and total
pedicle screw constructs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Summary of Background …

Study Design. Multicenter analysis of 3 groups of patients who underwent surgical treatment
for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Objective. To evaluate 3 surgical approaches to …

Hypothesis The frequency of disc degeneration (DD) in the distal mobile segments will
increase over time following surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Design …

Study Design. Prospective, consecutive, nonrandomized, multicenter study. Objective. The
purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of idiopathic scoliosis treatment for …