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Known And Unknown Causes Of Scoliosis
Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvingof the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways.
Alternative Names
Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are three general causes of scoliosis:
- Congenital scoliosis is due to aproblem with the formation of vertebrae or fused ribs during prenatal development.
- Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by problems such as poor muscle control or muscular weakness or
paralysis due t...
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Health Guide
Scoliosis: Causes
CausesIn 80% of patients, the cause of scoliosis is unknown. Such cases are called idiopathic scoliosis. (Idiopathic means without a known cause.) Idiopathic scoliosismay be due to multiple, poorly... Read more »Scoliosis: Managing Scoliosis
Managing ScoliosisExercise has many health benefits and is important for maintaining strength and muscle tone and stabilizing weight. Stretching exercises may be beneficial in children whose... Read more »Scoliosis: Diagnosis
The severity of scoliosis and need for treatment is usually determined by two factors:The extent of the spinal curvature. (Scoliosis is diagnosed when the curve measures 11 degrees or... Read more »Scoliosis: Resources
www.scoliosis.org -- National Scoliosis Foundationwww.srs.org -- Scoliosis Research Societywww.scoliosis-assoc.org - - Scoliosis Associationwww.aaos.org -- American Academy of Orthopaedic... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
...vertebrae slip over each other.Hyperlordosis is an inborn exaggerated inward curve in the lumbar area. Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine in children, does not usually cause back... Read more »Images
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