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What is rotary scoliosis?
Rotary scoliosis means that the vertebrae are not only curved into an "S" or "C" shape, but also twisted/rotated. If someone with rotary scoliosis bends over to touch his/her toes, you can often see that one side of the rib cage sticks out to make a "rib hump" as a result of the rotation.
What type of bone is curved thin and flat?
Irregularexample - coxal bones
When you have scoliosis is it common to have one rib be more prominent then the other?
Yes. The spine does not just bend it also twists that pushes one rib forward. I have this problem.
At what age are school children checked for scoliosis?
scoliosis in child shown from 6 year old to 10 year age
What age children can contract scoliosis?
Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, occurs in about 3 percent of the population and is much more prevelant in girls than boys. Scoliosis can be detected at any childhood age and is not contagious.
Does scoliosis affect a specific age group?
scoliosis affects 10% of adoelscants but only 1% need medical attention.
How is idiopathic scoliosis classified?
Idiopathic scoliosis is further classified according to age of onset:.Infantile. Juvenile. Adolescent. Adult.
What illnesses cause pain in lower rib cage?
Could be a lot of things, may be Scheuerman or Scoliosis's, when your spine is bended and when you crack your ribs..................
What if your ribcage is shape like a wave plus your lower ribs protrude What is up its been like that ever since you had pneumonia when you were little did your rib cage collapse?
The rib cage is flat and its shape like a cage that is the shape of rib cage
What is infantile scoliosis?
Idiopathic scoliosis. Infantile. Curvature appears before age three. This type is quite rare in the United States, but is more common in Europe.
Why is scoliosis a disease of beauty?
firstly scoliosis is a 'condition' secondly, i guess it kind of is have you ever seen your body in that condition? i have, when your hips arent in line with the rest of your body and you have 1cm of space between your bottom rib and your hip bone, that's a bit freaky. it can cause alot of insecurity.
What is juvenile scoliosis?
Idiopathic scoliosis. Juvenile. Curvature appears between ages 3 and 10. This type may be equivalent to the adolescent type, except for the age of onset.
