| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4080411 | Orthopaedics and Trauma | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine whose cardinal feature is a curve in the coronal plane with a Cobb angle that exceeds 10°. In the growing spine and the degenerative spine scoliosis will evolve over time; the fourth dimension. This article discusses the possible causes of scoliosis in the paediatric population. The aim is to provide the reader with a basic understanding of spinal growth, the natural history of scoliotic spinal deformity and outline the options for treatment.
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Authors
Nigel W. Gummerson, Peter A. Millner,