Pediatria pre prax 4/2010
Scoliosis – comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Scoliotic deformity that progresses in child age is a serious spinal condition that affects in a complex manner not only the locomotor system of the child but also, secondarily, his organ systems, particularly the cardiopulmonary system. A number of medical disciplines are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of this deformity. The role of paediatricians in diagnosis, surveillance and conservative treatment of scolioses is essential. The aim of the paper is to summarize the definition, classification and examination methods for scolioses as well as to summarize modern therapeutic procedures.
Keywords: scoliosis, idiopathic, operation.
