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Review
. 2020 Jun;36(6):1111-1119.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-020-04608-4. Epub 2020 Apr 21.

Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Daniel Addai  1 , Jacqueline Zarkos  1 , Andrew James Bowey  2   3
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Review

Current concepts in the diagnosis and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Daniel Addai et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2020 Jun.

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.

Keywords: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Aetio-pathogenesis; Current concepts; Spinal fusion.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Posterior anterior and lateral preoperative radiographs of a female patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (a, b) and postoperative radiographs after posterior surgical approach (c, d)
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