Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in early onset scoliosis: A current concept review.

ABSTRACT: Substantial advances in the treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS) over the past two to three decades have resulted in significant improvements in health-related quality of life of affected children. In addition to classifications that address the marked heterogeneity of this patient population, increasing understanding of the natural history of the disease, and new implants and treatment techniques have resulted in innovations unlike any other area of pediatric orthopedics. The growing understanding of the interaction between spinal and thoracic growth, as well as dependent lung maturation, has had a lasting impact on the treatment strategy of this potentially life-threatening disease. The previous treatment approach with early corrective fusion gave way to a growth-friendly concept. De

SUBMITTER: Studer D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10984154 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature