Congenital scoliosis

Muharrem Yazici; Guney Yilmaz

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-85207-0_18

Congenital scoliosis

Muharrem Yazici
, Guney Yilmaz

Hacettepe University
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

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Abstract

Congenital scoliosis is caused by vertebral malformations, which interrupt The longitudinal growth of The spine. The progression of congenital scoliosis basically depends on The type of The anomaly. The evaluation of a patient with congenital scoliosis should include detailed spine and neurological examination, radiographic evaluation and investigation of associated anomalies. There are many treatment alternatives for congenital scoliosis. The age of The patient, type of anomaly, limitations of The surgeon and surgery room should be considered to choose The most appropriate way of treatment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Growing Spine
Subtitle of host publication	Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages	213-227
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Print)	9783540852063
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85207-0_18
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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