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Congenital (present at birth) scoliosis is due to a problem with the formation of the spine bones (vertebrae) or fused ribs during development in the womb or early in life. Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by problems such as poor muscle control ...
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Diagnosis for scoliosis is typically continued by an orthopedist. A complete medical history is taken, including questions abouta a family history of scoliosis. The physical examination includes determination of pubertal development in adolescents...
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Four out of five cases of scoliosis are idiopathic , meaning the cause is unknown. While idiopathic scoliosis tends to run in families, no responsible genes had been identified as of 1997. Children with idiopathic scoliosis appear to be otherwise ...
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Idiopathic scoliosis has long been observed to run in families. Twin and family studies have consistently indicated a genetic contribution to the condition. However, no consistent pattern of transmission has been observed in familial cases. As of ...
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Four out of five cases of scoliosis are idiopathic, meaning the cause is unknown. While idiopathic scoliosis tends to run in families, no specific genes responsible for the condition have been identified. Children with idiopathic scoliosis appear ...
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Idiopathic scoliosis has long been observed to run in families. Twin and family studies have consistently indicated a genetic contribution to the condition. However, no consistent pattern of transmission has been observed in familial cases. As of ...
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Idiopathic scoliosis has long been observed to run in families. Twin and family studies have consistently indicated a genetic contribution to the condition. However, no consistent pattern of transmission has been observed in familial cases. As of ...
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Scoliosis is a curving of the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways.
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Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine.
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Scoliosis surgery repairs abnormal curving of the spine (scoliosis. The goal is to safely straighten the spine, align your child's shoulders and hips, and give you long-term correction for your child's back problem.
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Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal side-to-side or front-to-back curvature of the spine.
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Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine.
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Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or greater.
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Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or greater.
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Scoliosis is a side-to-side (lateral) curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or greater.
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Abnormal curvature of the spine. Beginning in childhood or adolescence, scoliosis curves the spine so that the shape of the body is distorted. The disease can cause pain, deformity, and other medical problems if not properly treated. Scoliosis is ...
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Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.
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Kyphosis is the extreme curvature of the upper back also known as a hunchback. This patient's spine shows excessive backward curvature at the level of the upper chest. ( Custom Medical Stock Photo . Reproduced by permission.)
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Paralysis is defined as complete loss of strength in an affected limb or muscle group.
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Paralysis is defined as complete loss of strength in an affected limb or muscle group.
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