脊柱側彎是學齡期兒童常見的脊柱畸形疾病，通常使脊柱向側面彎曲。不同患者的側彎程度可有差異，其形态類似于字母“C”或“S”型。如果脊柱曲線大于10度，即可診斷爲脊柱側彎。嚴重的脊柱側彎可能會導緻各種并發症，甚至影響兒童的心肺功能。治療過程中的密切随訪複查是非常關鍵的，家人的配合和護理也同樣重要。我們一般建議兒童和青少年患者每6個月複查一次。

Scoliosis   is the common spinal deformity in school-age children and it gives the spine a sideways curve. The degree of the curve varies from patient to   patient and the spine will resemble the letter “C” or “S”. If the curve is   greater than 10 degrees, scoliosis is diagnosed. Early intervention helps to   improve the odds of preventing scoliosis progression. Neglecting scoliosis   and not treating it early, can cause problems with the heart and lungs. Even   after the treatment starts, frequent monitoring and proper care at home are   essential to ensure the results are favorable. Some children and teens   require a follow-up recheck at six months or one year.