Adolescent Congenital Scoliosis (Translated Version)

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This is a specialized book on idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents, organized and compiled by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The book provides comprehensive coverage, explaining the etiology, anatomical changes, impact on pulmonary function, radiographic features, as well as the principles and outcomes of treatment for this spinal deformity. Moreover, it introduces new classification methods to guide treatment and briefly discusses the advancements in thoracoscopic minimally invasive surgery for correction. Scoliosis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the spinal alignment, growth, and function. The severity varies greatly, and many conditions are associated with the development of scoliosis, many of which also affect the neuromuscular system (such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy). However, common scoliosis has unclear etiology and occurs in normal adolescents outside of scoliosis—this is the focus of this specialized book.