A spine affected by scoliosis shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.
Scoliosis is defined as a sideways curve of the spine. A normal spine appears straight when viewed from behind, whereas a spine affected by scoliosis looks like an “S” or “C” when viewed from behind.
Mass General surgeons developed the Anterior Vertebral Tethering System as a spinal growth modulation device that offers a minimally invasive, fusionless treatment option for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.
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Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine with rotation of the vertebrae about the vertical axis.
The vast majority of patients that are identified as having scoliotic curves require no treatment other than regular check-ups so that their curves can be measured and monitored.
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