Awareness of Current Surgical Practice for Congenital Scoliosis and Optimal Timing of Treatment Among Physicians and Patients' Families in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Congenital scoliosis (CS) is a developmental spinal deformity characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affecting one in 1,000 births. The mainstay of treatment involves either observation or surgery in significant curve progression. The optimal timing of surgical intervention is debated, with early intervention preferred.