Christina K Hardesty1, Robert P Huang2, Ron El-Hawary3, Amer Samdani4, Paloma Bas Hermida5, Teresa Bas5, Mehmet Bülent Balioğlu6, David Gurd7, Jeff Pawelek8, Richard McCarthy9, Feng Zhu10, Scott Luhmann11. 1. Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, RBC 6081, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. Electronic address: christina.hardesty@uhhospitals.org. 2. Studer Family Children's Hospital Scoliosis and Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, 4541 N. Davis Highway, Suite A, Pensacola, FL 32503, USA. 3. IWK Heath Centre, 5980 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8, Canada. 4. Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. 5. Hospital Universitario y Politecnico La Fe, Avinguda de Fernando Abril Martorell, 106, 46026, Valencia, Spain. 6. Department of Orthopaedics, Istinye University Liv Hospital, Asik Veysel mah. Suleyman Demirel Cad. No:1 34510, Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey. 7. San Diego Diego Spine Foundation, 6190 Cornerstone Ct East, Ste 212, San Diego, CA 92121, USA. 8. Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. 9. Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA. 10. Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sino Building, Chung Chi Rd, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, China. 11. Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: This is a review of the current literature on early-onset scoliosis (EOS) techniques and treatment written by the Growing Spine Committee of the Scoliosis Research Society. OBJECTIVES: The Growing Spine Committee of the Scoliosis Research Society sought to update the information available on the definition and treatment of EOS, including new information about existing techniques. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: EOS represents a diverse, heterogeneous, and clinically challenging group of spinal disorders occurring in children under the age of 10. Our understanding of EOS has changed dramatically in the last 15 years, and management of EOS has changed even more rapidly in the last five years. METHODS: The Growing Spine Committee of the Scoliosis Research Society has embarked upon a review of the most current literature on EOS techniques and treatment. RESULTS: This white paper provides recent updates on current techniques, including a summary of new modalities, indications, contraindications, and clinical results. CONCLUSIONS: Although treatment of EOS is still challenging and complicated, the evolution of options and knowledge presents hope for better understanding and management in the future. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
STUDY DESIGN: This is a review of the current literature on early-onset scoliosis (EOS) techniques and treatment written by the Growing Spine Committee of the Scoliosis Research Society. OBJECTIVES: The Growing Spine Committee of the Scoliosis Research Society sought to update the information available on the definition and treatment of EOS, including new information about existing techniques. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: EOS represents a diverse, heterogeneous, and clinically challenging group of spinal disorders occurring in children under the age of 10. Our understanding of EOS has changed dramatically in the last 15 years, and management of EOS has changed even more rapidly in the last five years. METHODS: The Growing Spine Committee of the Scoliosis Research Society has embarked upon a review of the most current literature on EOS techniques and treatment. RESULTS: This white paper provides recent updates on current techniques, including a summary of new modalities, indications, contraindications, and clinical results. CONCLUSIONS: Although treatment of EOS is still challenging and complicated, the evolution of options and knowledge presents hope for better understanding and management in the future. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V.
Authors: Rodrigo G M De Mendonça; Lucas M Bergamascki; Karla C M da Silva; Olavo B Letaif; Raphael Marcon; Alexandre F Cristante; Hiroko Matsumoto; Michel G Vitale; Robert Meves Journal: Global Spine J Date: 2020-06-19