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Scoliosis is a condition that involves complex lateral and rotational curvature and deformity of the spine. It is typically classified as congenital (or infantile), juvenile, adolescent, adult or neuromuscular.
Cause
The cause of scoliosis is poorly understood. There is a clear Mendelian inheritance but with incomplete penetrance. Various causes have been implicated, but none have consensus among scientists as the cause of scoliosis. Scoliosis is more common in females and is often seen in patients with cerebral palsy or spina bifida. In some cases, scoliosis exists at birth due to a congenital vertebral anomaly. Occasionally development of scoliosis during adolescence is due to an underlying anomoly such as a tethered spinal cord, but most often the cause unknown or idiopathic.
Prevalence
Scoliosis curves greater than 10° affect 2-3% of the population. The prevalence of curves less than 20° is about equal in males and females. Curves greater than 20° affect about 1 in 2500 people. Curves convex to the right are more common than those to the left, and single or 'C' curves are slightly more common than double or 'S' curve patterns. Males are more likely to have infantile or juvenile scoliosis, but there is a high female predominance of adolescent scoliosis. Girls are seven times more likely than boys to develop a significant, progressive curvature. Females are nine times more likely to require treatment than males as they tend to have larger, more progressive curves. More on [ Scoliosis ]
@LaLaLauren I have s-shaped scoliosis, too, but I've never had issues with it. Then again, I have a really high tolerance for pain.
Princess_Holly (Holly ) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:18 -0000
@LaLaLauren I have s-shaped scoliosis, too, but I've never had issues with it. Then again, I have a really high tolerance for pain.
I hate tricycles with low headroom. Iyan ang sanhi ng scoliosis.
sauldejesus (sauldejesus) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:25:08 -0000
I hate tricycles with low headroom. Iyan ang sanhi ng scoliosis.
@kindbydesign I've got S-Shaped scoliosis
lalalauren (Lauren) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:20 -0000
@kindbydesign I've got S-Shaped scoliosis
Chiropractic and Scoliosis http://bit.ly/46lRsO
DrZappile (Dr. Danielle Zappile) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:53 -0000
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DrZappile (Dr. Danielle Zappile) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:13 -0000
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DRMarkBeck (Mark A Beck DC) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:11:39 -0000
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - A multimedia textbook on the diagnosis and treatment indications for scoliosis in the adolescent.
Meta Description: [ Virtual Hospital was a digital library of health information in pediatrics, paediatrics, and radiology for pediatric education and radiology education ]
Cedars-Sinai Health System - Offers information, details about treatment options and clinical research studies for adult scoliosis.
Meta Description: [ Cedars-Sinai offers treatment options for adult scoliosis. ]
eMedicine Health - Scoliosis - Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of scoliosis.
Meta Description: [ Get the facts on scoliosis causes, symptoms, types, and treatment for abnormal curvature of the spine. Learn about scoliosis screening for schoolchildren. ]
National Scoliosis Foundation - Information, news and details on upcoming events.
Nutrition, Exercise and Scoliosis - Highlights recent medical studies that show most people with this disease, including children, have osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Meta Description: [ Explores the role of nutrition and exercise treatments for scoliosis. Covers recent research linking spinal curvature to osteoporosis and osteopenia. ]
Scoliosis - Information, and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder.
Meta Description: [ Scoliosis is a condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can affect children and adults, and may have different treatments. ]
Scoliosis - Information from a radiology site on its appearance.
Scoliosis - Causes, problems and treatment options from the Family Doctor.
Meta Description: [ Information for parents about scoliosis from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ]
Scoliosis - Information from the Mayo Clinic.
Meta Description: [ Scoliosis is an abnormal spine curve. A brace or surgery may be used for treatment. ]
Scoliosis Association of Australia - Not for profit organisation with information, news and contact details.
Scoliosis Information - Offers information on aspects of the condition, diary of a patient, treatment options, and resources where help can be found.
Meta Description: [ Scoliosis is a condition which affects the spines of many children, teenagers and adults. The human spine features many natural curvatures which help our bodies to move and be flexible. ]
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Scoliosis Life - Portal with information on the condition, including news, a forum and articles.
Scoliosis Research Society Home Page - A non profit organization dedicated to education, research, and treatment of spinal deformity.
Meta Description: [ This is the website for the Scoliosis Research Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to education, research, and treatment of spinal deformity. ]
Scoliosis Teen - Information for teens.
Meta Description: [ Hello and welcome to ScoliosisTeen.com, a place where teens with scoliosis can go to know that they are not alone. ]
Scoliosis treatment - Information about brace treatment and surgery for scoliosis. Written by an orthopaedic surgeon.
Scoliosis World - Scoliosis web directory with message board, chat and scoliosis related polls.
Meta Description: [ Scoliosis web directory with categorized links, message board, chat and polls ]
The Scoliosis Association - Descriptions, information and support.
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