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Congenital Scoliosis POSNA Core Curriculum

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Description: Objectives
Describe the embryology of the spine from the notochordal stage until complete vertebral segmentation
List the common types of congenital scoliosis described by McMaster and the prognosis of each one
Discuss the incidence and nature of other anomalies accompanying congenital scoliosis
Discuss the role of bracing for congenital scoliosis
Describe the types and locations of congenital scoliosis most likely to progress, and appropriate age to consider surgical intervention

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Not Available
Institution: POSNA
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Language: English

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Added: Sun Jul 29 2007
Last Modified: Wed Jan 16 2008