The Classification of Idiopathic Scoliosis.
10.4184/jkss.2007.14.1.57
- Author:
Choon Ki LEE
1
;
Ki Hyoung KOO
;
Joon Hwan AN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. choonki@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Idiopathic scoliosis;
Classification
- MeSH:
Classification*;
Scoliosis*
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2007;14(1):57-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
There are many classifications for idiopathic scoliosis but none of these is perfect. In the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, it is essential to understand the characteristics of each classification system and exploit their individual advantages.