As the progression of #scoliosis deformity is primarily dependent on growth during skeletal immaturity, predicting the risk of curve progression often relies on surrogate indicators. A major concern of orthopedic surgeons in managing younger, growing patients with minor curvature is identifying which curves will progress to moderate or severe deformities that will require surgical intervention.
The prediction of curve progression is important for treatment selection and timing. Is Your Spine Straight⁉️ Scoliosis is defined as a structural alteration of the spine, in which the coronal plane #spinecurvature is >10°.
