Juvenile Scoliosis

Juvenile Scoliosis
Long Term Results

Several studies have demonstrated a favorable long term outcome to curves treated nonoperatively if the residual curve measures less than forty degrees and there is minimal truncal imbalance.

Similar studies have demonstrated a favorable outcome with individuals who underwent a surgical fusion that left two or more motion segments free at the bottom of the spine.

Long term studies show that large curves of sixty degrees or more have a distinct potential for progression over the ensuing 3-4 decades and that symptoms may develop and require treatment.

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