Bunnell W P
Pediatr Clin North Am. 1986 Dec;33(6):1475-87. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36155-7.
Spinal deformity is a relatively common disorder, particularly in teenage girls. Early detection is possible by a simple, quick visual inspection that should be a standard part of the routine examination of all preteen and teenage patients. Follow-up observation will reveal those curvatures that are progressive and permit orthotic treatment to prevent further increase in the deformity. Spinal fusion offers correction and stabilization of more severe degrees of scoliosis.
脊柱畸形是一种相对常见的病症，在十几岁的女孩中尤为常见。通过简单、快速的目视检查即可早期发现，这种检查应成为所有青春期前和青少年患者常规检查的标准组成部分。随访观察将发现那些进展性的脊柱弯曲，并允许采用支具治疗来防止畸形进一步加重。脊柱融合术可矫正和稳定更严重程度的脊柱侧弯。
