Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4095603 | Spine Deformity | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Early-onset scoliosis impairs lung function, often severely as it progresses. This review depicts current understanding of the changes in respiratory function resulting from early-onset scoliosis and how pulmonologists and their assessment tools affect clinical treatment decisions by spine surgeons.
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Authors
Gregory J. MD,