Classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment guidelines.

Rose, Peter S; Lenke, Lawrence G · Orthop Clin North Am · 2007

review · Level V

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Abstract

Patients presenting with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may be classified into one of 42 curve types using the system of Lenke and associates. This classification system provides a template to guide the selection of surgical approaches and fusion levels for patients undergoing surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy