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Table 5 Specific aims of conservative treatment during growth (strength of evidence VI–strength of recommendation C) at least 70% of agreement (SoE VI)

From: 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth

Absolute aim of treatments

Percentage

 Avoid surgery

90.70

 Improve aesthetics

86.05

 Improve quality of life

82.56

Degree of curve

Primary aim

Secondary aim

 Low

Remain below 20°

Remain below 45°

 Moderate

Remain below 30°

Remain below 45°

 Severe

Remain below 45°

Postpone surgery