Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
An International Organization Dedicated to the Education, Research and Treatment of Spinal Deformity
Our Mission is to Foster Optimal Care for All Patients with Spinal Deformities
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Spinal Deformity: Scoliosis and Kyphosis Anwers for Patients
Our goal in preparing and disseminating this information is to provide patients or parents with a better understanding of scoliosis and its diagnosis and management, using idiopathic scoliosis—the most common type—as a model. This information is intended as a supplement to the information your physician will provide you. Just as no two individuals are exactly alike, no two patients with a spinal deformity are the same. Therefore, your orthopaedic surgeon will be the most important source of information about the management of your particular spinal problem.

It is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss technical details concerning the surgical correction of scoliosis and kyphosis. Therefore, only a general review of these procedures has been included in the section dealing with surgery.

It is not intended that the contents of this manual be interpreted as standards or guidelines proposed by the Scoliosis Research Society.

Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Congenital Scoliosis
Early Onset Scoliosis
About Early Onset Scoliosis
Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Other Types of Early Onset Scoliosis
Treatment
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescents
Adults
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Spondylolysis
The Aging Spine
Commonly Asked Patient Questions
Frequently Asked Scoliosis Questions
What Are My Treatment Options?