Evaluation and management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review

Abstract

<jats:p>Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a 3D spinal deformity affecting children between the ages of 11 and 18, without an identifiable etiology. The authors here reviewed the available literature to provide spine surgeons with a summary and update on current management options.</jats:p><jats:p>Smaller thoracic and thoracolumbar curves can be managed conservatively with observation or bracing, but corrective surgery may be indicated for rapidly growing or larger curves. The authors summarize the atypical features to look for in patients who may warrant further investigation with MRI during diagnosis and review the fundamental principles of the surgical management of AIS.</jats:p><jats:p>Patients with AIS can be managed very well with a combination of conservative and surgical options. Outcomes for these children are excellent with sustained longer-term results.</jats:p>

Hypermobility Frequency in School Children: Relationship With Idiopathic Scoliosis, Age, Sex and Musculoskeletal Problems

“…The prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (defined as a Cobb angle of 10°) ranges from 1 to 3% among children and adolescents aged 10 to 16 years. [6][7][8][9] Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is generally not thought to cause significant pain or neurological deficits. However, a scoliosis curve can cause trunk imbalances and muscle spasms which can in turn lead to pain.…”

“…However, a scoliosis curve can cause trunk imbalances and muscle spasms which can in turn lead to pain. 7,8 Scoliosis curve can worsen rapidly in still-growing children. Therefore, early recognition of scoliosis is essential for growing patients.…”

Sağlık Alanlarında Eğitim Gören Öğrencilerin Skolyoz ile İlgili Bilgi Düzeyi

“…Türkiye'de 10-15 yaş arası çocuklarda AİS prevelansı %2.3 olarak bildirilmiştir [6]. AİS, erken puberte döneminde başlar [1,4,7]. Prevelans ve eğriliğin ciddiyeti, kız çocuklarında erkek çocuklarına göre daha fazladır.…”

Efektivitas Skoliometer Sebagai Alat Deteksi Dini Skoliosis

“…Skoliosis idiopatik diklasifikasikan menjadi skoliosis infantile (0-3tahun), skoliosis juvenile (4-10tahun), skoliosis remaja (10-18tahun) dan skoliosis dewasa (>18tahun). 7 Skoliosis pada remaja menyumbang 90% skoliosis idipatik. 3 10 Gold standard untuk mendiagnosis skoliosis adalah pemeriksaan X-Ray.…”