AORN Journal
Volume 90, Issue 3 , Pages 347-380 , September 2009

Infantile and Juvenile Scoliosis: The Crooked Path to Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Jane Maureen Wick, RN, BSN

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    • Jane Maureen Wick, RN, BSN, is a surgical staff nurse at Shriners Hospital, Portland, OR. Ms Wick has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.
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  • Julie Konze, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Julie Konze, RN, BSN, is the surgical services charge nurse at Shriners Hospital, Portland, OR. Ms Konze has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.
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  • Kelly Alexander, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Kelly Alexander, RN, BSN, is a care coordination nurse at Shriners Hospital, Portland, OR. Ms Alexander has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.
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  • Chris Sweeney, RN, ADN

      Affiliations

    • Chris Sweeney, RN, ADN, is a care coordination nurse at Shriners Hospital, Portland, OR. Ms Sweeney has no declared affiliation that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest in publishing this article.

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 New! Complete this CE activity online at aorn.org/CE indicates that continuing education contact hours are available for this activity. Earn the contact hours by reading this article and taking the examination on pages 377–378 and then completing the answer sheet and learner evaluation on pages 379–380. The contact hours for this article expire September 30, 2012.This article is also approved for 7.2 (S) Category I credits by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics for the following programs: orthotists, orthotic assistants, and orthotic technicians.The behavioral objectives and examination for this program were prepared by Rebecca Holm, RN, MSN, CNOR, clinical editor, with consultation from Susan Bakewell, RN, MS, BC, director, Center for Perioperative Education. Ms Holm and Ms Bakewell have no declared affiliations that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest in publishing this article.This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activity.AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptance of this activity for relicensure.Editor's note: VEPTR is a trademark of Synthes Spine Company, West Chester, PA.

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doi: 10.1016/j.aorn.2009.06.019

AORN Journal
Volume 90, Issue 3 , Pages 347-380 , September 2009

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