Figure 1From: Surgical and conservative treatment of patients with congenital scoliosis: α search for long-term results Progression after early operation for severe hemivertebra at the age of 6 years. After surgical intervention at the age of 6 years, there was a significant progression of scoliosis (60 to 90 degrees) and kyphosis as well at the last follow-up at the age of 11 years, the patient still being premenarchial.Back to article page