Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis- Current State and Controversies

November 2018 - Orthopaedics and Sports medicine Grand Rounds: “Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Current State and Controversies”

Presented by:

Jennifer M. Bauer, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine

Kacy J. Peek, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident (R3)
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine

Outline:

  • Current definition of AIS
  • Diagnosis & imaging
  • Natural history of AIS
  • Predicting remaining growth and curve progression
  • Treatment controversies

 

Date
11/07/2018