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    Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that is more common in girls than boys and usually develops after age 10. It can be detected by uneven shoulders, hips, or pant legs and a visible curve of the spine or ribs. Diagnosis involves x-rays and physical examination to determine the severity and type of curve. Treatment options depend on the cause and severity of scoliosis, ranging from bracing for milder cases to surgery for more severe curves. Most people can live normal lives with scoliosis through treatment and management of their condition.

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    Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that is more common in girls than boys and usually develops after age 10. It can be detected by uneven shoulders, hips, or pant legs and a visible curve of the spine or ribs. Diagnosis involves x-rays and physical examination to determine the severity and type of curve. Treatment options depend on the cause and severity of scoliosis, ranging from bracing for milder cases to surgery for more severe curves. Most people can live normal lives with scoliosis through treatment and management of their condition.

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    Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that is more common in girls than boys and usually develops after age 10. It can be detected by uneven shoulders, hips, or pant legs and a visible curve of the spine or ribs. Diagnosis involves x-rays and physical examination to determine the severity and type of curve. Treatment options depend on the cause and severity of scoliosis, ranging from bracing for milder cases to surgery for more severe curves. Most people can live normal lives with scoliosis through treatment and management of their condition.

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    Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone.

    The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys. It can be seen at any age, but it is most common in those over 10 years of age. Scoliosis is hereditary in that people with scoliosis are more likely to have children with scoliosis; however, there is no correlation between the severity of the curve from one generation to the next.

    Signs and Symptoms


    abnormal curve of the spine clothes do not fit as they did previously or that pant legs are longer on one side that the other. may cause the head to appear off center or one hip or shoulder to be higher than the opposite side more obvious curve on one side of the rib cage on your back from twisting of the vertebrae and ribs If the scoliosis is more severe, it can make it more difficult for the heart and lungs to work properly can cause shortness of breath and chest pain. scoliosis is not painful certain types of scoliosis than can cause back pain

    Diagnosis :
    Physical Examination involves looking at the curve of the spine from the sides, front, and back X-rays of the back MRI CT scan Prognosis :

    Most people with scoliosis can live full, productive, and normal lives. People with scoliosis are able to become pregnant and have children with no increased risk for complications. They may be at increased risk for additional low back pain during pregnancy. Newer advances in surgery have allowed for less invasive surgical methods that have less pain and shorter recovery periods.

    These techniques are still being developed, but the initial results are very promising.

    Treatment :

    Functional scoliosis - small wedge can be placed in the shoe to help even out the leg length and prevent the spine from curving.

    Neuromuscular scoliosis - majority of these people will eventually need surgery to stop the curve from getting worse.

    Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis - Bracing can be tried early if the curve is not very severe.

    Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - If the curve stays below 25 degrees, no other treatment is needed.

    If the curve is between 25-40 degrees and you are still growing, a brace may be

    recommended. Bracing is not recommended for people who have finished growing.

    If the curve is greater than 40 degrees, then surgery may be recommended.

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