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What is Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a structural condition in which the spine curves sideways in three dimensions rather than remaining aligned in a straight vertical column. In many cases the vertebrae also rotate, so scoliosis is not simply a side-to-side bend but a combination…
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FAQ about Scoliosis
This FAQ article explains scoliosis in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, which treatments are used, and what people can expect over time. It also answers common questions about risk, prevention,…
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Symptoms of Scoliosis
The symptoms of scoliosis are usually the visible and physical effects of an abnormal sideways curvature and rotation of the spine. In many cases, the earliest signs are uneven shoulders, a tilted waist, one shoulder blade that protrudes more than the…
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Causes of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is caused by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that develops when the normal forces shaping the vertebral column become unbalanced. In many people, the curve arises through a combination of biological processes rather than a single clear trigger.…
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Diagnosis of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a structural spinal condition defined by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, often accompanied by vertebral rotation. It is usually identified first through a clinical observation, such as asymmetry of the shoulders, waist, or rib cage, and then…
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Treatment for Scoliosis
What treatments are used for scoliosis? Management typically includes observation, bracing, physical therapy in selected cases, pain control, and surgery for more severe or progressive curves. These treatments are used to influence the biological and mechanical factors that shape spinal curvature,…
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Prevention of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature of the spine that can develop during childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Whether it can be fully prevented depends on the type of scoliosis involved. Idiopathic scoliosis , which accounts for most adolescent cases, does not have…