Abstract Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a common condition which is routinely seen in the outpatient department, with a prevalence of 5 in general population. It is important to be able to make this diagnosis but more importantly exclude other causes of scoliosis by carrying out a thorough history and examination. This paper will cover the patho-physiology, presentation, examination, and surgical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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