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Types of Scoliosis: Adults
Adult Neuromuscular Scoliosis Adult Spinal Deformity Post-Traumatic Kyphosis Kyphosis and the Loss of Sagittal Balance with Aging Scoliosis: The Aging Spine PseudarthrosisMore…
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Types of Scoliosis: Adolescents
Scoliosis in patients between 10 and 18 years of age is termed adolescent scoliosis and can be due to many causes. These include an underlying neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, or can be associated with genetic ...More…
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Types of Scoliosis: Infants
Congenital Scoliosis Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Infantile ScoliosisMore…
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Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis is classically defined as scoliosis that is first diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10. This category comprises about 10% to 15% of all idiopathic scoliosis in children. At the younger end of the spectrum, boys are ...More…
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Adolescent Scoliosis
Glossary items beginning with A (26). - lateral spinal curvature that appears before the onset of puberty and before skeletal maturity. - scoliosis of any cause which is present after skeletal maturity. - An inflammatory disease of the spine ...More…
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What is scoliosis?
Family Doctor — Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine (backbone). Normally, the spine is straight. With scoliosis, the spine is crooked and curves to the side. If the spine is very crooked, the ribs or hips may stick out more on one side than the other ...More…
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"Scoliosis"
Clinical Trials — Surgical Outcomes Using Variable Rod Diameters in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis Continuous Local Infusion of Anesthetic at the Incisional Site for Scoliosis Surgery Influence of Leg Length Discrepancy on the Spinal Shape and Biomechanics ...More…
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Your Orthopaedic Connection: Scoliosis
AAOS — Everyone's spine has natural curves. These curves round our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward. Some people have spines that also curve from side to side. Unlike poor posture, these curves cannot be corrected simply by ...More…
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Fast Facts about Scoliosis
National Institute of Arthritis — Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents Scoliosis (sko-lee-O-sis) is a disorder in which there is a sideways curve of the spine, or backbone. Curves are often S-shaped or C-shaped. In most people, there is no known cause ...More…
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Q & A about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
National Institute of Arthritis — This booklet defines scoliosis and provides information about how it is diagnosed and treated in children and adolescents. You may be interested in contacting one or more of the organizations listed at the end of the booklet for more ...More…
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How Is Scoliosis Diagnosed?
Kids Health — Some teens have a curve in a place where it doesn't really belong: the spine. Here are the straight facts about scoliosis. The spine, or backbone, helps hold the body upright. Without its gentle curving down the back, we wouldn't be able to ...More…
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How Do Kids Find Out if They Have Scoliosis?
Kids Health — The word scoliosis means a curve in the spine. You may know someone with scoliosis - read our article for kids to find out more. Your spine, or backbone, helps hold your body upright. Without it, you couldn't walk, run, or play sports. If you ...More…