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Juvenile kyphosis.

D S Bradford

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Scheuermann's disease, a common cause of juvenile kyphosis, can be effectively treated with a Milwaukee brace before skeletal maturity. Surgery may be required for severe cases, particularly in adults with persistent pain or neurological issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Pediatric Spine Deformities

    Background:

    • Scheuermann's disease is a frequent cause of kyphosis in adolescents.
    • Untreated, it can lead to progressive deformity, pain, and neurological complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the treatment strategies for Scheuermann's disease.
    • To emphasize the efficacy of bracing in juvenile patients and surgical options for severe adult cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of treatment outcomes for Scheuermann's disease.
    • Analysis of bracing effectiveness (Milwaukee brace) in pre-skeletal maturity patients.
    • Evaluation of surgical interventions for severe kyphosis.

    Main Results:

    • The Milwaukee brace offers superior correction of deformity and vertebral wedging in juvenile patients who have not reached skeletal maturity.

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  • Surgical intervention, typically a combined anterior and posterior approach, is effective for severe kyphosis in adults, especially those with pain or neurological symptoms.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early intervention with bracing is key for successful conservative management of Scheuermann's disease in adolescents.
    • Surgical treatment is a viable option for refractory or severe cases of Scheuermann's disease in adults.