Haasbeek J F
University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, USA.
Postgrad Med. 1997 Jun;101(6):207-9, 215-6. doi: 10.3810/pgm.1997.06.230.
Although the majority of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis do not require more than observation, some may indeed need brace therapy or surgery. How do you identify those in whom further investigation or referral is warranted? Dr. Haasbeek reviews methods of clinical detection, available treatment options, and appropriate use of each treatment based on the natural history of the disorder.
虽然大多数青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者只需观察,但有些患者确实可能需要支具治疗或手术。如何识别那些需要进一步检查或转诊的患者呢?哈斯贝克博士回顾了临床检测方法、可用的治疗方案以及根据该疾病的自然史对每种治疗方法的合理使用。