Abstract
Spinal deformity may be seen in the 2–3 % of adolescents and become evident to a coach, trainer, parent, or medical clinician caring for a young athlete. Most deformities are mild with little impact on participation or performance. Moderate deformity is treated with a spinal orthosis which may influence athletic participation. Severe deformity may require surgical treatment by spinal fusion and instrumentation. The resultant reduction in spinal motion will necessitate alteration of exercise routine and may influence sport-specific techniques that require trunk rotation or flexion.
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Hresko, M. (2014). Spinal Deformity: Presentation, Treatment and Return to Sport. In: Micheli, L., Stein, C., O'Brien, M., d’Hemecourt, P. (eds) Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes. Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4753-5_15
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