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Infantile and Juvenile Scoliosis

Devon LeFever  1 , Richard P. Menger  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Infantile and Juvenile Scoliosis

Devon LeFever et al.
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Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) occurs in the young child and presents with a unique and challenging treatment algorithm. Speaking generally, scoliosis presenting before the age of 10 has a more complex and challenging presentation than that of scoliosis in an adolescent. The patient’s spine and thorax are still growing, yet a focus on lung development remains critical.

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Disclosure: Devon LeFever declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Richard Menger declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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