Congenital scoliosis. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Congenital scoliosis is a deformity of the developing spine that results from defects in vertebral development. The developmental etiologies may be classified as either a failure of formation, a failure of segmentation, or a mixture of these two modes of maldevelopment. Early detection and close surveillance of congenital scoliosis is critical, as a rapidly progressive curve may lead to significant deformity, pulmonary restriction, and neurologic problems if not treated. Early surgical treatment is often necessary for rapidly progressive curves.

publication date

  • February 1, 2000

Research

keywords

  • Scoliosis

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0033977672

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/00008480-200002000-00012

PubMed ID

  • 10676776

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 12

issue

  • 1