Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume · 1966 · 197 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryClinical AnatomyRadiographic AnatomySpine SurgerySpinal AnatomySpinal DeformitySpinal OsteotomySpine DisordersThoracic Spine SurgeryVertebral AnatomyAnatomy Of The SpineLumbar ScoliosisLumbar VertebraePediatric Scoliosis SurgeryThoracic Scoliosis SurgeryThoracic Spine Disorders
1. Evidence is presented that the basic lesion in scoliosis is relative lengthening of the anterior components of the spine compared with the posterior elements. 2. The logical treatment is to reduce this relative lengthening either by lengthening the posterior elements or shortening the anterior elements. This may be achieved by anterior lumbar wedge osteotomy or by epiphysiodesis; and correction of lumbar lordosis can improve a thoracic scoliosis.