In Depth Review of Scoliosis- Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Description: Fact sheet including brace types
Treatment choice in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is determined by a complex equation which includes the patient's physiologic (not chronologic) maturity, curve magnitude and location and potential for progression. Thoracic curves are at higher risk for progression than thoracolumbar curves or lumbar curves. Patients whose curves are of consequential magnitude prior to onset of their adolescent growth spurt are at significant risk for curve progression. Treatment options include observation, bracing or surgery.