Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume · 1954 · 232 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryClinical AnatomyRadiographic AnatomySpine SurgeryAxial SkeletonSkeletal AnatomySpinal AnatomySpinal DeformitySpine DisordersVertebral AnatomyAnatomy Of The SpineAxial Length CorrelationKyphotic DeformityRadiographic Spinal ParametersVertebral BodiesVertebral Canal AnatomyVertebral Column AnatomyVertebral Rotation
The evolution of an idiopathic scoliosis is determined by the site of the primary curve and by the age of onset. It is significant that thoracic primary curves are commonly severe and the early onset of this curve accentuates this feature. Early operation based on prognosis is practised but sufficient time has not yet elapsed to justify any conclusions.