http://www.spine-health.com/information/degenerative-scoliosis The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/degenerative-scoliosis <p>Degenerative scoliosis comes about as the result of degeneration in the disc space and paired facet joints posteriorly (in the back of the spine). As the joints degenerate they turn and create a bend in the back, resulting in the classic scoliotic curve.</p> <p>Whereas idiopathic scoliosis is much more common in the thoracic spine (mid back), degenerative scoliosis is much more common in the lumbar spine (lower back). It occurs most frequently in people over 65 years of age.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/degenerative-scoliosis">read more</a></p> Scoliosis Acetaminophen Celebrex Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Degenerative Scoliosis Facet Joint Scoliosis Surgery Scoliosis Symptoms Scoliosis Treatment Scoliotic Curve scoliosis-symptoms-and-diagnosis Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:54:09 -0800 spine-health 1030 at http://www.spine-health.com