title: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
abstract: Although the majority of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis do not require more than observation, some may indeed need brace therapy or surgery. How do you identify those in whom further investigation or referral is warranted? Dr. Haasbeek reviews methods of clinical detection, available treatment options, and appropriate use of each treatment based on the natural history of the disorder.
authors.affiliation: University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Haasbeek
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery