What is it?
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal curvature of the spine. Alone scoliosis is not a disease, and there are two types that can occur, single curvature and double curvature. Although it primarily develops in the upper back of the individual, the lower back may still be affected.
Individuals can obtain scoliosis by a series of disorders such as Marfan Syndrome 2(congenital), developmental, or degenerative problems. Most causes of this defect however are classified as no known cause. There are four common forms of scoliosis which include: congenital, neuromuscular, degenerative, and idiopathic.
- Congenital Scoliosis- One of the rarest forms of scoliosis, most patients begin experiencing symptoms early on in infancy.
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis- Also known as myopathic scoliosis, this condition is brought by a curvature of the spine due to weak spinal muscles. This condition is very common in individuals who are unable to walk due to their neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
- Degenerative Scoliosis- This condition results later on in life such as during adulthood when spinal tissue degenerates and causes a bend in the back.
- Idiopathic Scoliosis- The most common form of scoliosis, it develops during the adolescent stage in life, getting progressively worse until reaching adulthood.
Symptoms
· Uneven shoulder height
· A protruding shoulder blade
· Uneven hips
· The body is tilted to one side
Treatment
is determined by the severity of the curvature, or the skeletal maturity of the patient. Back braces and surgery are the two most effective treatments to correct scoliosis.
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