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. 2007 Oct;38(4):521-9, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2007.06.001.

Classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment guidelines

Peter S Rose  1 , Lawrence G Lenke
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Classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment guidelines

Peter S Rose et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2007 Oct.

Abstract

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 template to guide the selection of surgical approaches and fusion levels for patients undergoing surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

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