APP Plenary Session: 2019 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Adolescent Scoliosis

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Video Summary

The video features Natasha Vergy, a neurosurgery nurse practitioner at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana, discussing various forms of scoliosis, including postural scoliosis, leg length discrepancy, sciatic scoliosis, structural scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, and neuromuscular scoliosis. Vergy explains the characteristics and causes of each type of scoliosis and provides information on their diagnosis, physical exam findings, imaging techniques, and treatment options. The video also includes commentary from Dr. Jay, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Riley Hospital, who further discusses treatment options for early onset scoliosis, such as fusion-less spine surgery and growing rod constructs. He also addresses treatment considerations for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, including bracing and surgical options. The video concludes with a discussion on kyphosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis, their causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. The presenters emphasize the importance of standardized care and infection prevention protocols in complex spine surgery. The video aims to provide healthcare providers with an understanding of different types of scoliosis and their management. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Adolescent Scoliosis

Keywords

scoliosis

postural scoliosis

leg length discrepancy

sciatic scoliosis

structural scoliosis

congenital scoliosis

idiopathic scoliosis

neuromuscular scoliosis

treatment options