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What system does scollsis effect?
Scoliosis affects the skeletal system. The causes of scoliosis are largely unknown. There is congenital scoliosis and neuromuscular scoliosis which describes spinal curvature caused by diseases like polio or cerebral palsy. This last type is caused by muscle abnormality but the boney spine is affected.
How prevalent is Scoliosis in Australia?
According to the Scoliosis Australia website (see the related link below), the prevalence of scoliosis in Australia is the following: 2%-3% of Australians have curvature of 10º or more 0.1% have curvature of greater than 40º.
When was Scoliosis Research Society created?
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) was created in 1966. It is a professional medical society dedicated to the research and treatment of spinal deformities, including scoliosis. The organization aims to provide education, promote research, and improve patient care related to spinal deformities.
What are the causes of scoliosis?
There are many causes for scoliosis which are congenital genetic neuromuscular Other causes for scoliosis include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy and tumors
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
What is a prevention of scoliosis?
scoliosis can not be prevented
Can cold water cause polio?
No, it takes the polio virus to cause polio. The polio virus can be defeated by having a polio vaccination.
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
What's Scoliosis?
From the Mayo Clinic (see related link): Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions and birth defects such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and Spina Bifida (which I was born with), the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Some with mild cases of Scoliosis are only monitored for progression while others may require bracing. In severe cases surgery may be required.
Is polio a verb?
Polio is a noun. If you want to use polio with a verb, you could say: Contract polio Suffer from polio Die of polio Recover from polio Etc., etc. I hope that helped.
What effects does scoliosis have on your daily routine?
effects of scoliosis
What is the disorder of Scoliosis?
scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
