title: Thoracic and thoracolumbar idiopathic deformity.
abstract: Idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents and adults presents many challenges to the spinal surgeon. Preoperative planning, intraoperative technique, and postoperative management all contribute to the ultimate outcome. Avoiding complications in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis depends on a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of spinal deformity evaluation and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza State, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. pda9@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Peter D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Angevine
authors.forename: Lawrence G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Lenke
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae