Infantile idiopathic scoliosis: Generally resolves spontaneously

Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis: Greatest risk for progression

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

• Most common presentation

• Risk factors: Female sex, magnitude of curve

• Obtain spine radiology to calculate Cobb angle

  • 20-30 degrees: Refer to orthopedics due to risk for progression

  • 30-40 degrees: Brace and observe

  • 40+ degrees: Surgical correction