title: [Scoliosis (author's transl)].
abstract: The distinction between the scoliotic posture (transitory and without pathological significance) and the structural scoliosis (for the more progressive and characterized of spinal and costal bones) is fundamental. Facing every deviation it is of great importance, through an accurate clinical and radiographic examination, to establish the characteristic functions of the aetiology, of the evolution and of the therapeutic possibilities. These last consider bloodless treatment (orthopaedic corsets integrated with gymnastics, and physio-kinesi-therapy) and the surgical cure (arthrodesis, frontal and rear). The necessity of a precoce diagnosis and an exact assessment of the evolution for each spinal deviation is stressed out, with the aim of applying the most suitable therapy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001174:Arthrodesis; D002648:Child; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: La scoliosi.