Classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment guidelines.
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
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Fusion
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- thoracic spine