[How to treat an idiopatic scoliosis].

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine. In its most common form idiopathic scoliosis (70 to 80 % of cases), the causes are unknown. It is defined as a curve of at least 10°, measured on a standing radiograph using the Cobb technique. A severe form of scoliosis is more commonly found in females. Typically scoliosis does not cause any health problems during growth (except for extrem…