Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis- Current State and Controversies

“Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Current State and Controversies”
Presented by:
Jennifer M. Bauer, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine

Kacy J. Peek, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident (R3)
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Outline:
Current definition of AIS
Diagnosis & imaging
Natural history of AIS
Predicting remaining growth and curve progression
Treatment controversies