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Lenke Classification of Scoliosis and Its Application

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) constitutes the common type of spinal deformity present between the 10- and 18-year-old age groups. Currently, the Lenke classification for AIS is the most widely used system to describe AIS pathology. The operative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is still somewhat controversial regarding the selection of the appropriate regions to fuse and the selection of the specific upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV). Understanding the pattern of AIS deformities is important to choosing the appropriate surgical treatment. This chapter discusses the most popular classification for AIS, described by Lenke, and the selection of fusion levels.

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  3. Department of Spine Surgery, Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India

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Chaudhary, K., Patel, P. (2023). Lenke Classification of Scoliosis and Its Application. In: Zacharia, B., Raja, S.D.C., KV, N. (eds) Paediatric Scoliosis . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3017-3_6

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