Early onset scoliosis: Can Best Practice Guidelines Be Provided in Europe?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The goal of treatment in early onset scoliosis patients is to control the deformity while allowing chest and spinal growth. However, management, either conservative or surgical, remains controversial and require further clinical evidence. The aim of this study was to determine best practice guidelines for the management of early onset scoliosis patients in Europe.

Methods

A Delphi approach was used among European experts to determine consensus in: (1) identification of progression risk factors, (2) clinical and radiographic evaluation, (3) conservative treatment, and (4) surgical management. Idiopathic and non-idiopathic groups were analyzed separately. Statements were only included in the final agreed consensus if at least 80% of respondents agreed with the state

SUBMITTER: Ilharreborde B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665590 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature