Abstract
Since the introduction of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895, there has been a steady increase in the ability to use imaging modalities to assess disease and deformity. Management of deformity in the growing spine presents unique challenges to the treating physician. The cause of the deformity, future growth, spinal balance, and the three-dimensional (3D) nature of the deformity must all be considered. It demands selectivity in deciding the appropriate imaging studies to make efficient decisions for future management, while not overlooking significant comorbidities that can contribute to the overall natural history of a given deformity. In addition, one must consider the amount of radiation that a child will receive through the course of management during growth.
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Smith, J.T., Dubousset, J. (2011). Imaging of the Growing Spine. In: Akbarnia, B.A., Yazici, M., Thompson, G.H. (eds) The Growing Spine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85207-0_8
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