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Scoliosis

Scoliosis. By Matt . Definition of Scoliosis. Scoliosis (sko/le o/sis) Lateral curvature of the spine. General Description of Scoliosis. Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved abnormally instead of being straight. Scoliosis usually occurs in the mid or lower back.

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Scoliosis

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  1. Scoliosis By Matt

  2. Definition of Scoliosis Scoliosis (sko/le o/sis) Lateral curvature of the spine

  3. General Description of Scoliosis Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved abnormally instead of being straight. Scoliosis usually occurs in the mid or lower back. Many people have a small curve in their spine. It is usually less than 10 degrees, which is normal of the spine. A spine that is curved greater than 10 degrees means that they have Scoliosis. If you have Scoliosis your spine is curved is an S or C shape.

  4. Cause of scoliosis In about 80% of Scoliosis cases the cause is unknown and is called idiopathic scoliosis. Most cases of Scoliosis are found in children and teenagers. This is usually genetic and runs in the family. Scoliosis can be a result from congenital vertebral anomalies and a workup for other problems would need to be done.

  5. Types of Scoliosis Nonstructural Scoliosis is reversible because it is caused by something else such as muscle spasm, inflammatory condition or the difference in the leg length. Transient Structural Scoliosis is secondary to an acute medical condition such as inflammation of the nerve root. Structural scoliosis is irreversible and is caused for an unknown reason from a disease or condition such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, Marfan’s syndrome, muscular dystrophy or a tumor.

  6. Adults with Scoliosis Most adult cases are caused due to degenerative changes. These degenerative changes may be caused by osteoarthritis or osteoporosis.

  7. Incidences of Scoliosis Scoliosis effects 1.5 people out of 1,000. Scoliosis is more common in girls than boys. Most scoliosis is found in their early childhood. In families that have scoliosis they have a 30% chance of having it too. Girls between the age of 10 and 16 are seven times more likely to get it then boys. Scoliosis is more common in people that have spinal problems, having one arm or leg shorter then the other or complications at birth.

  8. Treatment of Scoliosis Treatment for Scoliosis is either nonsurgical or surgical. The type of treatment depends of the cause of the scoliosis and the severity. In nonsurgical treatment being observed by your Doctor every 4 to 6 months needs to be done to watch for changes in your spine by x-rays and possible the use of a brace. Surgical treatment means that they would have to go into your spine and place implants to hold it still so that it will not get worse. This will depend on your age and how severe the curve in your spine is. Home treatments for mild cases is to promote good health and exercise. This will help to relieve any back pain that you may have.

  9. The Cobb System If your Doctor thinks that you may have scoliosis he will confirm this with an x-ray, CT scan or MRI. The curve in the spine is then measured by the Cobb Method with measures it by degrees.

  10. Do you know someone with Scoliosis? My mom was diagnosed with Scoliosis this year after we were in a car accident. She was diagnosed after they took an x-ray of her back. The auto accident aggravated her condition and it will not get any better. She has to exercise daily to decrease the pain and to help prevent it from getting worse. It is not life threatening but will get worse as she gets older.

  11. Bibliography • Webster’s Dictionary • MSN Health • http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100071856/site/100000000/ • http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100071859 • http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100071858 • http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100071865/site/100000000/ • University of Washington School of Medicine • http://www.rad.washington.edu/mskbook/scoliosis.html • Iscoliosis.com • http://www.iscoliosis.com/symptoms.html • DR. DECICCO’s PRESENTATION • http://www.sp01.com/4thtri/technique.doc

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