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What Types Of Scoliosis Can And May Affect You?
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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Scoliosis: Braces
...brace is worn, the type of brace, and the severity of the curve. The great majority of subjects in scoliosis studies are girls. Limited data suggest that in boys compliance rates are low, and... Read more »Scoliosis: Surgery
SurgeryThe goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe mannerBalance the torso and pelvic areasMaintain correctionIt takes a two-part process to... Read more »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: 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 »Scoliosis: Risk Factors
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