| AIS | adolescent idiopathic scoliosis |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CDC | center for control disease and prevention |
| IS | idiopathic scoliosis |
| IIS | infantile idiopathic scoliosis |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| PA | posteroanterior |
| SRS | Scoliosis Research Society |