Imaging analysis of morphological changes to vertebrae in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

This thesis employs imaging analysis using CT and MRI scans to comprehensively document the changing three-dimensional pedicle anatomy that occurs in the growing spine of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients and compare this to healthy control subjects. This study aims to not only provide information regarding the pathophysiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis but also to provide critical information to spinal surgeons operating on these spines to reduce the risk of serious complications.