Treatment strategies for early-onset scoliosis

Using of Chêneau brace for early onset scoliosis treatment

Early-onset scoliosis.

Growing rod instrumentation in the treatment of early onset scoliosis.

The goal of the treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS) is correction of the deformity while still allowing for spinal growth. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and effectiveness of the single and dual growing rod techniques and which technique was the most effective in the management of EOS respectively. From 2003 to 2009, 23 patients underwent single (15) or dual (8) growing ...

Editorial: Advances in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis?

curvature of the spine under the age of 10 years, are offered surgical treatment when the major curvature remains progressive despite conservative treatment. Spinal fusion is not recommended in this age group, as it prevents spinal growth and pulmonary development. A growth-sparing technique using traditional growing rods has been commonly used, but requires distraction under general anaesthesi...

Early onset scoliosis: current concepts and controversies.

Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) may be associated with long-term pulmonary morbidity, which is not commonly seen in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Initial evaluation is based on determining any underlying etiology related to congenital or syndromic conditions. Assessing the impact of scoliosis on thoracic development may help guide treatment, which is often required at a young age in these childr...