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Congenital Scoliosis POSNA Core Curriculum
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Location: http://www.posna.org/education/StudyGuide/congenitalScoliosis.asp
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
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Added: Sun Jul 29 2007
Last Modified: Thu Jun 11 2009