Scoliosis
January 19, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
What is scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine from side to side. It can have one curve, for a “C” shape or two curves for an “S” shape.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, about 2% of people have scoliosis, but if there is scoliosis in your family, that rises to about 20%.
The most common type of scoliosis, found in children and young teens, is idiopathic scoliosis. It has no known cause. The children, most often girls, who are diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis are generally healthy and don’t have any other medical issues. Children with disabilities such …read more




