Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS),as a complex three-dimensional spinal deformity,is mainly treated with non-surgical treatment in the early stage.Traction therapy,as one of the non-surgical treatments,is widely used because of its simplicity,significant effect and less pain.By reviewing the literature in recent years,the current status and mechanism of action of traction treatment for AIS were outlined,and the progress of clinical stud-ies related to traction treatment for AIS was summarised.At the same time,the effectiveness and feasibility of traction treatment for AIS were discussed,which provided a clinical basis for traction treatment for AIS.