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Scoliosis

Scoliosis (plural: scolioses) is defined as an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is quite common in young individuals and is often idiopathic and asymptomatic. In some cases, however, it is the result of underlying structural or neurological abnormalities. Terminology Early onset sco...
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Idiopathic scoliosis

Idiopathic scoliosis describes scoliosis that has no clinically or radiologically identifiable underlying cause. It is the dominant type of scoliosis with ~80% of all scolioses being idiopathic. Pathology Idiopathic scoliosis can be classified by age into: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (>11...
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Congenital scoliosis

Congenital scoliosis refers to scoliosis resulting from a congenital abnormality of the vertebra, e.g. a segmentation or fusion defect.  Terminology There are several definitions of congenital scoliosis. Some authors include neurological congenital causes. In this article, our focus will only ...
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Scoliosis radiography

Scoliosis radiography is useful in identifying the degree of the scoliosis curvature (major/minor or primary/compensatory curves), as well as observing progression to determine the best treatment method 1.   Indications Scoliosis radiographs are performed specifically when the disease is suspe...
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Neuromuscular scoliosis

Neuromuscular scoliosis is a term that can be used to describe scoliosis that is caused by underlying brain, spine or muscular conditions. While the underlying conditions can be a very broad group of disparate conditions, they tend to result in similar spinal curves. Radiographic features Neur...
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Scoliosis surgery (overview)

Scoliosis surgery is indicated when conservative management has failed. Indications Cobb angle ≥45º (skeletally immature) or ≥40-50º (skeletally mature) 1,2 progressive scoliosis deformity spinal functional compromise pain not responsive to non-operative treatment pulmonary function compro...
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Scoliosis (PA/AP view)

The scoliosis posteroanterior/anteroposterior (PA/AP) view allows for visualizing the thoracic and lumbar vertebral bodies of interest. Indications This projection is used in determining scoliosis in patients and allows for the severity of lateral spinal curvature to be assessed 1. Patient po...
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Scoliosis (lateral bending view)

 Scoliosis lateral bending views are additional scoliosis projections accompanying the standard PA/AP and lateral views. Indications The aim of this view is to assess patients' lateral range of spinal motion 1 in the vertebral column as part of a scoliosis series. Patient position patient er...
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Scoliosis (erect lateral view)

 The scoliosis erect lateral view is performed to visualize the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest in profile. Indications This projection is done in cases of scoliosis and often done upon first presentation as a useful examination in identifying spondylolisthesis and the degree of kyph...
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Anterior instrumentation and fusion (scoliosis)

Anterior instrumentation and fusion is a surgical procedure used in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to correct vertebral curvature. This technique is preferred to posterior instrumentation and fusion in skeletally immature patients with a Lenke 5C thoracolumbar or lumbar adolescent...
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Posterior instrumentation and fusion (scoliosis)

Posterior instrumentation and fusion is a surgical technique to improve spinal curvature in scoliosis patients. Procedure The vertebral column is manipulated into the desired position and held in place with metalwork namely pedicle screws and/or hooks transfixed with rods with or without in si...
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Horizontal gaze palsy with progressive scoliosis

Horizontal gaze palsy with progressive scoliosis (HGPPS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease. Clinical presentation Abnormal horizontal gaze while normal vertical gaze and kyphoscoliosis. Horizontal gaze requires the action of ipsilateral abducent nerve and contralateral oculomotor nerve and...
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Scoliosis

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Mostafa Elfeky
Published 05 Feb 2017
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Scoliosis

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James Sikazindu
Published 21 Sep 2023
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Scoliosis

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Frank Gaillard
Published 25 Nov 2016
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Idiopathic scoliosis

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Leonardo Lustosa
Published 20 Jan 2023
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Scoliosis

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Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Published 03 Nov 2020
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Congenital scoliosis

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Mohamed Mahmoud Elthokapy
Published 09 Jul 2021
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Congenital scoliosis

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Ammar Haouimi
Published 05 Aug 2021
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Infantile vertebral scoliosis

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Sonal Desai
Published 26 Sep 2018
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