[Treatment of early onset scoliosis : How far can we go?].
BACKGROUND
Recently, inconsistent definitions of early onset scoliosis (EOS) and a wide variety of treatment options have been observed.


OBJECTIVE
To clearly define the term EOS, to depict non-operative and operative treatment options, and to present the limitations of the boundaries of these techniques.


METHODS
Review of the literature, including conference presentations and expert opinions, in addition to personal experiences.


RESULTS
Early onset scoliosis (EOS) refers to spine deformity that is present before 10 years of age, regardless of etiology. All existing operative treatment options share a high risk of complications. Therefore, non-operative treatment should act as a time-buying approach to postpone surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Awareness of treatment options and their specific indications, in addition to respecting each patient's individual needs and feasibilities, are crucial for the optimal outcome.
Universitätskinderspital beider Basel, Spitalstrasse 33, 4056, Basel, Schweiz. daniel.studer@ukbb.ch.
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Universitätskinderspital beider Basel, Spitalstrasse 33, 4056, Basel, Schweiz.
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D001915:Braces; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Child; Operative surgical procedures; Orthopedic procedures; Prostheses and implants; Thoracic vertebrae