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Infantile and Juvenile Scoliosis POSNA Core Curriculum
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Describe age of presentation, clinical exam, and natural history of congenital scoliosis
Discuss treatment of infantile scoliosis
Define juvenile scoliosis
Discuss evaluation of a juvenile curve that has progressed rapidly
Discuss treatment of juvenile scoliosis
Describe a simple method for calculating remaining spinal growth for the growing child
Discussion points
How does one measure and apply Mehta's angle?
What problems are encountered with surgical management of infantile and juvenile scoliosis?
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Added: Sun Jul 29 2007