Abstract Background The International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and
Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) produced its first guidelines in 2005 and renewed them …

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis affects 1% to 3% of US adolescents. It is defined by a lateral
curvature of the spine (Cobb angle) of at least 10 degrees in the absence of underlying …

Background The role of bracing in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who are at
risk for curve progression and eventual surgery is controversial. Methods We conducted a …

“Whoever you are, and whatever your background, if you want to know what makes a good
systematic review, then get a copy of this third edition by Bettany-Saltikov and McSherry.” Dr …

In recent decades, there has been a call for change among all stakeholders involved in
scoliosis management. Parents of children with scoliosis have complained about the so …

Importance Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a spinal curvature of 10° or more, is the
most common form of scoliosis, with a prevalence of 1% to 3%. Curves progress in …

Abstract Background The International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and
Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), that produced its first Guidelines in 2005, felt the need …

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

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis, affecting approximately
2% to 4% of adolescents. The incidence of scoliosis is about the same in males and …

Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three‐dimensional deformity of the
spine. While AIS can progress during growth and cause a surface deformity, it is usually not …