Scoliosis is abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The spinal curve may develop as a single curve (shaped like the letter C) or as two curves (shaped like the letter S). In children and teens, scoliosis often does not have any noticeable symptoms and may not be noticeable until it has progressed significantly. The two most common forms are degenerative scoliosis and idiopathic scoliosis (adolescent). Three orthopedically approved options exist for combating scoliosis: observation, bracing, or surgery.
Complete Listing
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Emotional Health
- Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
- All About Degenerative Scoliosis
- Surgery for Degenerative Scoliosis
- Treatment for Degenerative Scoliosis
- Bracing for Scoliosis Found Less Effective for Overweight Teens
- Bracing Treatment for Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Cobb Angle and Skeletal Maturity
- Cobb Angle Measurement and Treatment Guidelines
- Cobb Angle Used to Measure Scoliosis Curves
- Controversy Over Whether Bracing Works
- Degenerative Scoliosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
- How to Spot Depression in an Adolescent with Scoliosis
- Long-Term Outlook for Adolescents Who Have Scoliosis Surgery
- Scoliosis Diagnosis
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Scoliosis Symptoms
- Scoliosis Treatment
- Types of Scoliosis
- Types of Scoliosis Braces
- When a Teen with Scoliosis Won’t Wear a Back Brace