10.1055/b-0034-82155 1 History of the Treatment of ScoliosisDickson, Robert A. Images and writings about people with spinal deformities go back to prehistoric times. These severely disfigured individuals were stigmatized, ridiculed,…
10.1055/b-0034-82159 5 Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of the Scoliotic PatientCrawford, Alvin H., Oestreich, Alan E., D’Andrea, Linda P., Heller, Joshua E., and Cahill, Patrick] The presentation of scoliosis is often…
10.1055/b-0034-82156 2 Basic Principles of Scoliosis TreatmentDickson, Robert A. Definitions and Terminology1 Planes and Deformities Spinal deformities are described according to the three planes of the body ( Fig. 2.1…
10.1055/b-0034-82182 28 The Impact of Genetics Research on Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisBraun, John T., Lavelle, William F., and Ogilvie, James W.] The optimal management of any condition necessitates not only a…
10.1055/b-0034-82169 15 The Use of Traction in Treating Large Scoliotic Curves in Idiopathic ScoliosisSponseller, Paul D. and Takenaga, Ryan] Large or rigid spinal deformities are challenging to correct safely, and…
10.1055/b-0034-82166 12 Selective versus Nonselective Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisSucato, Daniel J. The goals of surgical treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are to prevent progression of the curve and…
10.1055/b-0034-82178 24 Untreated Late-onset Idiopathic Scoliosis and Revision Surgery in AdultsSansur, Charles A., Oskouian Jr, Rod J., O’Brien, Michael F., Shaffrey, Christopher I] The evaluation and management of late-onset adult…
10.1055/b-0034-82172 18 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Treatment of the Double Thoracic Curve Pattern in Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisBess, Shay, Faro, Frances, and Lowe/, Thomas G.] The double thoracic (DT) or…
10.1055/b-0034-82174 20 The Surgical Treatment of Double and Triple Curves (Lenke Types 3, 4, and 6)Yaszay, Burt, Lavelle, William F., and Lonner/, Baron S.] In 2001, Lenke and colleagues reported…
10.1055/b-0034-82176 22 Complications in Surgery for Spinal DeformityHwang, HoSun, Macagno, Angel, Gupta, Munish C., and O’Brien, Michael F.] Many pitfalls are encountered in surgery for spinal deformity. The procedures are…
