The spine clinics: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract

This section of the symposium brings to the reader seven case scenarios with regard to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). These are the common curve patterns which a spine surgeon encounters in his practice. They have been contributed by different spine surgeons and highlight the varied approaches taken by them to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Each scenario highlights the proper workup required for such cases along with planning of the levels of fusion.

Keywords

• adding-on
• adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• lenke curves
• selective thoracic fusion