title: Analysis and treatment of type II idiopathic scoliosis.
abstract: The evaluation and management of scoliosis curves depend on careful study and curve classification. This article discusses current concepts of curve classifications and analyzes Type II curves in particular in hopes of making it easier to manage these curves from both nonoperative and operative standpoints.
authors.affiliation: Northwest Spine Surgeons, Seattle, Washington.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000601:surgery; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*