Classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment guidelines

Peter S Rose; Lawrence G Lenke

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2007.06.001

Classification of operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment guidelines

Orthop Clin North Am. 2007 Oct;38(4):521-9, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2007.06.001.

Authors

Peter S Rose¹, Lawrence G Lenke

Affiliation

¹ Washington University Orthopedics, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University Medical Center, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8233, Suite 11300 West Pavilion, St. Louis, MO 63110-1093, USA.

PMID: 17945131
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2007.06.001

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.

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Scoliosis / classification*
Scoliosis / surgery*
Spinal Fusion / methods*
Thoracic Vertebrae