A comprehensive review of the diagnosis and management of congenital scoliosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2018
Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide the reader with a comprehensive but concise understanding of congenital scoliosis METHODS: We have undertaken to summarize available literature on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and management of congenital scoliosis.
RESULTS: Congenital scoliosis represents 10% of pediatric spine deformity and is a developmental error in segmentation, formation, or a combination of both leading to curvature of the spine. Treatment options are complicated by balancing growth potential with curve severity. Often associated abnormalities of cardiac, genitourinary, or intraspinal systems are concurrent and should be evaluated as part of the diagnostic work-up. Management balances the risk of progression, growth potential, lung development/function, and associated risks. Surgical treatment options involve growth-permitting systems or fusions.
CONCLUSION: Congenital scoliosis is a complex spinal problem associated with many other anomalous findings. Treatment options are diverse but enable optimization of management and care of these children.
Volume
34
Issue
11
First Page
2155
Last Page
2171
ISSN
1433-0350
Published In/Presented At
Mackel, C. E., Jada, A., Samdani, A. F., Stephen, J. H., Bennett, J. T., Baaj, A. A., & Hwang, S. W. (2018). A comprehensive review of the diagnosis and management of congenital scoliosis. Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 34(11), 2155–2171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-018-3915-6
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
30078055
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article