Diverse approaches to scoliosis in young children

ŞENKÖYLÜ A., Riise R. B., Acaroglu E., Helenius I.

EFORT OPEN REVIEWS, vol.5, no.10, pp.753-762, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190087
  • Journal Name: EFORT OPEN REVIEWS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.753-762
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Management of scoliosis in young children needs a comprehensive approach because of its complexity. There are many debatable points; however, only serial casting, growing rods (including traditional and magnetically con trolled) and anterior vertebral body tethering will be discussed in this article.