Long-term follow-up of patients with idiopathic scoliosis not treated surgically

摘要: In 1968 we studied 215 middle-aged patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, who were initially seen in our clinic from 1932 to 1948, and not surgically treated. Most led normally active productive lives, worked, married, engaged activities little different those of the normal population. Many reported back pain but usually it was minimum non-limiting nature. Forty-five per cent had diminished vital capacities although only 2 more than slight dyspnea on exertion. The curves increased an average 15 degrees after termination trunk growth. highest increase thoracic measuring 60 80 at maturity. We found a death rate similar that