Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a commonly found spinal deformity in girls aged 10-18 years. It is diagnosed using full-length standing posteroanterior and spine radiographs and physical examination tests like Adams forward bending test. The treatment of AIS depends on the skeletal maturity of the patient, the magnitude of deformity, and the curve progression. Some of the most frequently used treatments include observation, bracing, operation, posterior spinal fusion, and neurologic monitoring. Answer the following question on the test for AIS. Which is the complication caused due to rotational deformity of the spine occurring on account of anterior spinal growth in young patients?
A. Flatback syndrome B. Neurologic injury C. Crankshaft phenomenon D. Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome *This question is from the Editorial team of Docplexus and is meant for educational…
