scoliosis anatomy definition
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Scoliosis Definition Scoliosis is a condition involving an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. It can be caused by congenital, developmental or degenerative problems, but most cases of scoliosis actually have no known cause called idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis usually develops in the thoracic spine or the thoracolumbar area of the spine. The curvature of the back may develop as a single curve (shaped like the letter C) or as two curves (shaped like the letter S).
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Overview Signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include: 1  Uneven shoulders. 2  One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other. 3  Uneven waist.  One hip higher than the other.
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- Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spin that can cause your spine to have a “C” or “S” shape. The severity of scoliosis can vary greatly by person.
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What is Levoscoliosis? Levoscoliosis is considered a form of scoliosis. The standard definition of scoliosis is the curvature of the spine in one direction or another. Levoscoliosis is the curvature of the spine to the left side of the body. Levoscoliosis has the same signs and symptoms as the classical scoliosis, but due to the location of the heart there are added health concerns due to with the left curvature in the thoracic spine (midback).
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Scoliosis and Deformity The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is a professional organization of physicians and allied health personnel. Their primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for healthcare professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities.
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Scoliosis 1 Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spine. 2  There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of patients have no known cause.  The most common symptom of scoliosis is curvature of the spine.
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Scoliosis  In-Depth Report Nonstructural (functional) scoliosis involves a curve in the spine that is reversible because it is caused by a condition such as: 1  Pain or a muscle spasm. 2  A difference in leg length.
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Scoliosis - Cause In most cases, the cause of scoliosis is not known. This is called idiopathic scoliosis. It develops mostly in the preteen and teen years. It often runs in families. There are two types of scoliosis: nonstructural and structural.
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Scoliosis symptoms and diagnosis Scoliosis symptoms and diagnosis. Scoliosis is a condition characterized the abnormal curvature of the spine, usually in an S- or C-shape. It can occur in any region of the spine, and is either characterized as structural, meaning the spine has a fixed curve, or nonstructural, meaning the spine is structurally normal and the curve is only temporary.
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spine spine. 1. a thornlike process or projection; called also acantha and spina. 2. the rigid bony structure in the midline of the back, composed of the vertebrae; called also backbone, spinal column, and vertebral column. The spinal column is the axis of the skeleton; the skull and limbs are in a sense appendages.he most common of these is pott's disease, or tuberculosis affecting the vertebrae and soft tissues of the spine. Another is osteitis deformans, a type of bone inflammation in which parts of the bone are replaced by softer tissue. scoliosis is a curvature of the spine toward one side.
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scoliosis Structural scoliosis is the result of changes in the body structure with fixed rotation of the vertebrae in the direction of the convexity of the curve. This type is further divided into three categories based on the cause and kind of deformity presented: congenital, neuromuscular, and idiopathic.
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Adult Scoliosis Most cases of adult scoliosis are idiopathic, which means we do not know their cause. Sometimes adult scoliosis is the result of changes in the spine due to aging and degeneration of the spine. There are several types of scoliosis in adults: 1  Idiopathic Curve-This is the most common type.
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Scoliosis But some people have different curves, side-to-side spinal curves that also twist the spine. This condition is called scoliosis. On an x-ray with a front or rear view of the body, the spine of a person with scoliosis looks more like an S or a C than a straight line.
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Diagnosing Scoliosis: Common Symptoms and Treatments Abnormal Curve of the Spine. The primary telltale sign of scoliosis is the development of an abnormal curvature of the spine. This transition usually takes place very gradually, and it may be a far removed friend of family member who notices as they don’t see you every day. The exaggerated curve of the spine is easy to overlook until it becomes very pronounced.
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Anatomy of the Human Spine 1 An abnormal curve of the lumbar spine is lordosis, also called sway back. 2  An abnormal curve of the thoracic spine is kyphosis, also called hunchback.  An abnormal curve from side-to-side is called scoliosis.
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Scoliosis Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. Kyphosis is a curve in the spine seen from the side in which the spine is bent forward.
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Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients: Comorbid Disorders and Screening Neuromuscular Scoliosis. Neuromuscular scoliosis is defined as a spinal curvature in the setting of a neuromuscular disease, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, poliomyelitis, Friedreich's ataxia, familial dysautonomia (Riley-Day syndrome) or Werdnig-Hoffmann disease.
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Scoliosis Affects the Entire Body Current research shows that ideopathic scoliosis is a multifaceted disease that compromises five of the body’s systems: digestive, hormonal, muscular, osseous (bones), and neurological. Scoliosis affects the entire skeletal system including the spine, ribs, and pelvis. It impacts upon the brain and central nervous system and affects the body’s hormonal and digestive systems.
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Scoliosis  In-Depth Report Scoliosis is often categorized by the shape of the curve, usually as either structural or nonstructural. 1  Structural scoliosis: In addition to the spine curving from side to side, the vertebrae rotate, twisting the spine.2  Nonstructural scoliosis: The curve does not twist but is a simple side-to-side curve.coliosis is often categorized by the shape of the curve, usually as either structural or nonstructural. 1  Structural scoliosis: In addition to the spine curving from side to side, the vertebrae rotate, twisting the spine. 2  Nonstructural scoliosis: The curve does not twist but is a simple side-to-side curve.
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- About scoliosis. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine—in addition to the normal front to back curvature—has an abnormal side-to-side “S”- or “C”-shaped curvature. The spine is also rotated or twisted, pulling the ribs along with it to form a multidimensional curve.
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Scoliosis 1 Early Onset Scoliosis Early Onset Scoliosis is the abnormal, side-to-side curve of spine in children under 5 years old, often including children with congenital scoliosis (present at birth, with spine abnormalities) and infantile scoliosis (birth to 3 years).
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Levoscoliosis â Scoliosis Curve Directions Explained Levoscoliosis and Dextroscoliosis. Scoliosis is an abnormal side to side curve. sylv1rob1. Medical experts and others interested in describing scoliosis have a number of terms and phrases they can use to communicate the features of a particular case.
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- Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance of the back. Typical signs include: 1  a visibly curved spine. 2  one shoulder being higher than the other. 3  one shoulder or hip being more prominent than the other.  clothes not hanging properly.
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Adult Scoliosis There are several types of scoliosis in adults: 1  Idiopathic Curve - This is the most common type. 2  Congenital Curve - The term congenital means that you were born with the problem. 3  Paralytic Curve - Paralytic means that muscles do not work.  Myopathic Deformity - Myopathic means muscle that does not work properly.