Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Scoliosis is a common orthopedic disease 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 an unclear etiology and occurs in normal adolescents outside of scoliosis, which is the focus of this book. This is a specialized book on idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents organized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The content is comprehensive, explaining the etiology, anatomical changes, impact on lung function, radiographic features, as well as the principles and outcomes of treatment for this type of spinal deformation. Moreover, it introduces new classification methods for guiding treatment and briefly covers the advancements in minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery for scoliosis correction.