Paediatric scoliosis: Update on assessment and treatment

Autor:	Geoffrey N. Askin, Adam Parr
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty Referral business.industry Disease progression Scoliosis Axial rotation medicine.disease Pediatrics Disabled Children Spinal Fusion Disease Progression Physical therapy Humans Medicine Child Family Practice business Red flags
Zdroj:	Australian Journal of General Practice. 49:832-837
ISSN:	2208-7958 2208-794X
Popis:	Background Paediatric scoliosis is a common condition seen by general practitioners. Structural scoliosis is characterised by axial rotation at the apex. Several new operative treatments have recently been developed. Objective The aim of this article is to give an overview of scoliosis diagnosis, assessment and management. Discussion Scoliosis assessment should identify structural curves, underlying causes, severity and growth potential. Atypical curves and red flags must be excluded. Observation is appropriate for curves 40°. Surgery can be divided into three groups: growth modulation, instrumentation without fusion and instrumentation with fusion. Early diagnosis and referral to a paediatric spine service can improve outcomes.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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