Congenital Scoliosis: A Case-Based Approach.

Congenital scoliosis is lateral curvature of the spine caused by vertebral anomalies. Congenital scoliosis is associated with congenital anomalies of other organ systems. Traditionally, treatment options for patients with congenital scoliosis focused on posterior spinal fusion. Current surgical treatment options for young children include growing rods, vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs, and, most recently, magnetic rods. Hemivertebrae...