Early Onset Scoliosis and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Review of the Literature and Correlations With Pulmonary Dysfunction
Emmanuel K Mbamalu,
Julia Hyacinthe,
Aaron Hui
et al.
Abstract:In the management of early onset scoliosis (EOS) and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), orthopedic surgeons are tasked with considering the effects that curves and their treatment can have on the respiratory system, possibly the most relevant being pulmonary dysfunction due to thoracic cage changes. The pulmonary impairment that occurs as a result of scoliosis varies widely and requires a multimodal response, including physiologic testing, such as pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and consistent psychosocial… Show more
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