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What else can I help you with?
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.
Can people be predisposed to scoliosis?
If you have spina bifida, congenital deformation of the vertebrae, or muscular dystrophy, those conditions can lead to scoliosis. Over 80% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic though, which means that know one really knows why some people develop scoliosis. You're more likely to get idiopathic scoliosis if you have a familiar member with scoliosis.
Is scoliosis rare or common?
Scoliosis is really an opinion on if it is rare or common. I can answer that 2-3% of people HAVE curves of over 20*, i have scoliosis...so i find it pretty common that 2-3 percent have it...but i think that more people should know what it is.
Is acupuncture effective on scoliosis?
yes. my daughter developed a scoliosis by the time she was 14. we straightened it with acupuncture and her spine is still straight seven years later.
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
How does a blood test tell one has scoliosis?
Blood tests are not used to tell if one has scoliosis. Docters use X-rays, and also have the patient bend over.
What is a prevention of scoliosis?
scoliosis can not be prevented
Can scoliosis worsen even after wearing a brace?
Most definitely. I wear a back brace currently and it straitens my back while I'm wearing it , but doesn't stop its curve for good. After two nights without it it will continue to grow.
What are researchers trying to find out about scoliosis?
Over the recent years the medical world have been testing new technologies for detecting scoliosis through DNA. They have also been testing new rod systems and trying to find a link between scoliosis and genes. They think CHD7 could be the gene which carries scoliosis, although this has not been confirmed
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
When the degree of curve of a spine with scoliosis is 40 degrees or more what is indicated?
Curves of 40 degrees or more are highly likely to worsen, even in an adult, because the spine is so badly imbalanced that the force of gravity will increase the curvature.
What effects does scoliosis have on your daily routine?
effects of scoliosis
