Scoliosis Check Your Curves Early

Title:
Scoliosis: Check Your Curves Early
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704

Summary:
This article primarily focuses on the concepts regarding the etiology,natural history, evaluat

Keywords:
scoliosis

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Scoliosis affects a small percentage of the population, or approximately two percent. However,
Congenital scoliosis results from embryological malformation of one or more vertebrae and may
Idiopathic scoliosis refers to a spinal curve for which there is no discernible cause, and it

Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by problems such as poor muscle control or muscular weakness

There are several ˆwarning signs˜ to determine if you or someone you love has scoliosis. If yo

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Shoulders are different heights; one shoulder blade is more prominent than the other
The head is not centered directly above the pelvis
Appearance of a raised, prominent hip
Rib cages are at different heights
Changes in look or texture of skin overlying the spine like dimples, hairy patches, co
Uneven waist
Leaning of entire body to one side

If someone is suspected with scoliosis, it is usually confirmed with an x-ray, spinal radiogra

The traditional medical management of scoliosis is determined by the severity of the curvature


Scoliosis is a common problem that usually requires only observation with repeated examination

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