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Can a fall cause scoliosis?
No. Scoliosis is usally caused by a birth defect showing up around adolesence.
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.
Has anyone heard of yorkies having scoliosis?
Any animal can be born with scoliosis. It's usually a genetic defect.
Should I crack my back after having scoliosis surgery?
No!
Can you give birth naturally after having had scoliosis?
Yes.
Can one have tummy tuck and have scolosis?
Yes. Having scoliosis does not, in and of itself, rule out this procedure (espcially if the scoliosis is mild - which it is in most cases).
Can a mild levoconvex scoliosis be caused by a vehicle accident?
Not likely. Scoliosis isn't usually caused by accidents, but of a birth defect showing up near adolesence and gets worse and more visable over time.
What pair of chromosomes is scoliosis located on?
Assuming that the scoliosis isn't caused by a congenital disorder like spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, doctors don't know. They suspect that genetics play some sort of role in scoliosis.
What is muscle atonia?
A type of muscle paralization during REM periods.
What are some symptoms of scoliosis of the spine?
Scoliosis symptoms include having a curve in your spine, unsteady gait, and constant back pain. Pain is treated by a doctor or chiropractor, as well as medicine.
Why is your backbone not straight?
Your backbone may not be straight because you have scoliosis. This could also be caused by an accident or even an injury.
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
