Other causes of pediatric deformity.
Pediatric spine deformity can result from a variety of conditions. The etiologies include idiopathic, congenital, neuromuscular, traumatic, iatrogenic, and radiation-induced spine deformities. The spine deformity may manifest as scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, or a mixed deformity. In this article, the authors discuss the classification, natural history, and management of congenital scoliosis. They conclude with a discussion of the various etiologies for neuromuscular scoliosis.
Samdani
Amer F
AF
Shriner's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA 19027, USA. amersamdani@yahoo.com <amersamdani@yahoo.com>
Storm
Phillip B
PB
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*