Adolescent Scoliosis - Luke Macyszyn, MD - UCLAMDChat

Learn about pediatric scoliosis diagnosis and treatment in this informative webinar presented by UCLA pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Luke Macyszyn. Explore the etiology, presentation, screening methods, and assessment techniques for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Gain insights into the classification of scoliosis, surgical indications, and goals. Examine case examples of flexible deformities, kyphosis, and rigid deformities. Discover the natural history of congenital scoliosis and atypical curve patterns. Understand modern, less invasive treatment strategies, including vertebral body tethering. This comprehensive 26-minute presentation offers valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals and those interested in pediatric spinal deformities.

Intro
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Etiology of Scoliosis
Presentation
Screening for Scoliosis
Assessment of Scoliosis
Scoliosis: Triplanar Deformity
Classification of Scoliosis
Surgical Indications
Surgical Goals
Example: Flexible Deformity
Example: Kyphosis
Example: Rigid Deformity
Congenital Scoliosis: Natural History
Atypical Curve Pastems
Vertebral Body Tethering
Conclusions