Spinal Deformity for Residents-Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery

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In this video, the speaker discusses adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), a curvature of the spine that affects 10 to 18-year-old patients, with a higher prevalence in girls. They mention that only about a tenth of cases require treatment, and familial clusters are often seen. AIS is generally not a painful condition, and significant pain may warrant further evaluation. Treatment options include observation, bracing, and surgery. The speaker highlights the importance of considering the psychological effects of AIS on adolescents and the potential for progression of the deformity after skeletal maturity. They discuss the use of various tests and measurements to assess growth potential and determine the need for treatment. Different surgical approaches are discussed, including anterior and posterior fusion procedures, with emphasis on the need for careful selection of fusion levels. The speaker also presents case examples to illustrate the treatment of AIS.

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Presented by Peter D. Angevine, MD, MPH, FAANS

Keywords

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

curvature of the spine

treatment options

psychological effects

surgical approaches

fusion levels