Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

This is a summary of the peer-reviewed article: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: treatment outcomes, quality of life and implications for practice by Ryan Essex and Lesley Dibley.  The article provides an in-depth examination of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), its treatments and its effect on a child’s or young person’s quality of life. AIS is a curvature of the spine of 10° or more with no known cause, and it primarily affects children and adolescents during their growth spurts. The article discusses various treatment options, including observation, bracing and surgery.