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Answered 2014-02-04 15:46:48
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.
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What is the medical term meaning abnormal curvature of the spine?
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There are 2 types of scoliosis?
There are more than 2 types of Scoliosis, idiopathic being the most common.The types areAdult ScoliosisIdiopathic ScoliosisNeuromuscular ScoliosisDegenerative Scoliosis
What are the types of scoliosis?
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What is a prevention of scoliosis?
scoliosis can not be prevented
When was scoliosis discovered?
When was scoliosis discovered? [what year?]
Is scoliosis a genetic disorder?
scoliosis is a disorder but it is not a genetic disorder. you can develop scoliosis after you are born. so the answer is no.
How could you get scoliosis?
You can't really "get" scoliosis. Scoliosis is a genetic disorder developed by a hereditary gene.
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
How does scoliosis attack the skeletal system?
Scoliosis does not attack the skeletal system. Scoliosis itself is the twisting of the spine.
Why does scoliosis hurt?
Scoliosis is not painful for everyone. Likely causes of of scoliosis is due to pinching of the spinal nerves.
What is dextroconvex thoracolumbar scoliosis?
what is dextroconvex thoracolumbar scoliosis?
What effects does scoliosis have on your daily routine?
effects of scoliosis
Can scoliosis mean the spine has a twist?
yes that is what scoliosis is
What is the disorder of Scoliosis?
scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
Where did scoliosis come from?
I had scoliosis for 4 years and continue to have it. I have had years of research and from what I've learned, scoliosis is simply a deformity. :)
Can Mild scoliosis be inherited?
Absolutely! Scoliosis can totally be inherited. If a parent has scoliosis or has the recessive gene for it, the child can inherit it.
Can scoliosis make you get shorter?
It depends really. It depends on how severe your scoliosis is. Scoliosis can make you appear shorter on the outside.
What are alternative treatments for scoliosis?
As I have heard, there is no particular alternative treatment for scoliosis. Treatments like biofeedback cannot prevent scoliosis. Exercise has not been confirmed to affect change on scoliosis.
Life expectancy for scoliosis patients?
Scoliosis will not affect your lifespan.
When does scoliosis start?
Scoliosis usually starts during adolesence.
Is scoliosis a physical disability?
No,scoliosis is not a disability,because you can get it fixed.
What is cervical scoliosis?
Cervical scoliosis is referring to a curvature in your neck
If your back hurts can it be from Scoliosis?
it can be from scoliosis but it can be from other things also.
What is positional change or scoliosis?
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Who discovered scoliosis?
It is thought that Hippocrates, the Greek physician first diagnosed Scoliosis. The word "scoliosis" means crooked in Greek
