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Yes, in fact, girls get it more often than guys, but it does occure. Scoliosis is also genetic in very many cases.
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Has anyone heard of yorkies having scoliosis?
Any animal can be born with scoliosis. It's usually a genetic defect.
Where was scoliosis first reported case?
Hippocrates, the Greek physician born in 460 BC
Can Mild scoliosis be inherited?
There is no concrete evidence to support that scoliosis is hereditary, however, surgeons are carrying out a lot of research at the Scottish Texas Rite hospital, they are looking at the gene CHD-7Congenital Scoliosis is a lateral abnormal curve of the spine, resulting from disruption of normal vertebral development
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
Is dancing a cause of scoliosis?
dancing is not a cause of scoliosis! scoliosis is 3 different types, idiopathic- no known cause for it (i have it), congenital- you were born with it or (can't rememeber name)- linked with certain disease. you've probably got idiopathic unless someone noticed it when you were born. scoliosis can run in family so check your siblings(if you have any obvs). hope this helps :)
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
Does back injuries cause scoliosis?
I don't think anything can really cause scoliosis. It runs in the family, so you'd most likely be born with it, or grow into it as you get older. Wouldn't hurt to have your doctor check it out though. My doctor could tell just by looking at me that I had scoliosis.
Can you get scoliosis from being hit hard in the back by being pushed?
No, it is usually something your born with.
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
Can scoliosis mean the spine has a twist?
yes that is what scoliosis is
