Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: review and current concepts.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 5. Childs Nerv Syst. 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. Addai D(1), Zarkos J(1), Bowey AJ(2)(3). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Great North Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, England. (2)Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Great North Children's Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, England. Andrew.Bowey@nuth.nhs.uk. (3)Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Andrew.Bowey@nuth.nhs.uk. 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. DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04608-4 PMCID: PMC7250959