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The natural history of early onset scoliosis
Published in:
Stud Health Technol Inform, Vol: 91, Page: 68-70
Publication Date:
2002
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this study was to describe the natural history of early onset scoliosis before 10 years of age
Abstract:
A retrospective analysis of the natural history and treatment outcome of scoliosis, both idiopathic and syndromic, presenting before age 10 years was undertaken. The pattern was generally one of relentless progression, with little discernible benefit from orthotic treatment and surgical correction as the outcome for the majority. This result makes imperative a properly constructed study on the evolution and long-term outcome of this less common but more significant type of spinal deformity.
Authors:
Study Type:
Study Papers » Case Study » Descriptive Studies - Without a comparision
Categories:
scoliosis
International Classification:
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Dorsopathies - Scoliosis
Keywords:
- Adolescent
- Braces
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Infant
- Longitudinal Studies
- Male
- Retrospective Studies
- Scoliosis/classification/ congenital/diagnosis
- Syndrome
- Treatment Outcome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Dublin)