Scoliosis

Learn about the causes and symptoms of scoliois and how to identify and treat the condition.

Adolescent scoliosis surgery yields positive long-term outcomes with careful postoperative care and monitoring.

Diagnosing scoliosis involves physical exams, X-rays, and measuring spinal curves.

Scoliosis surgery is considered when the spinal curve is severe and causes pain or disability. It involves spinal fusion and correction with rods and screws.

Scoliosis symptoms include sideways curvature of the spine, and in severe cases, altered walking, limited motion, and breathing issues.

Treatment for scoliosis varies from observation to bracing or surgery, depending on curve severity and age.

Idiopathic scoliosis, often with an unknown cause, may have genetic factors but other causes remain unclear.

Surgery for degenerative scoliosis may be recommended to maintain nerve function or to alleviate pain.

Degenerative scoliosis treatment may include physical therapy, pain management, or surgery based on the severity of symptoms.

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways spinal curvature, often with no known cause. Types include idiopathic, neuromuscular, and degenerative.