is curvature of the spine scoliosis
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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.  one shoulder being higher than the other.
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Overview Scoliosis, or abnormal curving of the spine, affects about 3% of people. Mild cases may not affect daily living. But severe cases can be painful and limit normal activity.
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Scoliosis Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) is common in children with CHARGE. Although scoliosis is generally thought of as a teenage problem, it has been seen in young children with CHARGE. By the teenage years, a majority of individuals with CHARGE may have some scoliosis.
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Overview Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. The human spine is made of bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. This flexible structure allows us to bend and twist our bodies in all directions. A healthy spine curves from front to back at the neck, chest and lower back.
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- Scoliosis is not a disease, but rather it is a term used to describe any abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. Viewed from the back, a typical spine is straight.When scoliosis occurs, the spine can curve in one of three ways:1  The spine curves to the side as a single curve to the left (shaped like the letter C), called levoscoliosis.iewed from the back, a typical spine is straight. When scoliosis occurs, the spine can curve in one of three ways: 1  The spine curves to the side as a single curve to the left (shaped like the letter C), called levoscoliosis.
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine to one side. In people with the condition, the spine bends either to the left or right. The curvature in the spine can vary from being slight to severe. Causes of scoliosis. In approximately 80% of cases of scoliosis, the cause is unknown (idiopathic). However, researchers have discovered that in about 30% of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis cases, the child has some family history of the condition. This suggests that there may be a genetic link to the condition.
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Overview A scoliosis curve can be C-or S-shaped. In severe cases, the spine will rotate and twist, causing the ribs to stick out more on one side. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and cause no health problems.
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- Scoliosis Video. Scoliosis is not a disease, but rather it is a term used to describe any abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. Viewed from the back, a typical spine is straight. When scoliosis occurs, the spine can curve in one of three ways: 1  The spine curves to the side as a single curve to the left (shaped like the letter C), called levoscoliosis. 2  The spine curves to the side as a single curve to the right (shaped like a backwards letter C), called dextroscoliosis.
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Types of Spine Curvature Disorders There are three main types of spine curvature disorders, including: 1  Lordosis. Also called swayback, the spine of a person with lordosis curves significantly inward at the lower back.  Kyphosis. Kyphosis is characterized by an abnormally rounded upper back (more than 50 degrees of curvature).
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Types of Spine Curvature Disorders When abnormalities of the spine occur, the natural curvatures of the spine are misaligned or exaggerated in certain areas, as occurs with lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis. What are the types of spine curvature disorders? There are three main types of spine curvature disorders, including: Lordosis. Also called swayback, the spine of a person with lordosis curves significantly inward at the lower back. Kyphosis. Kyphosis is characterized by an abnormally rounded upper back (more than 50 degrees of curvature). Scoliosis. A person with scoliosis has a sideways curve to their spine. The curve is often S-shaped or C-shaped. What causes spine curvature disorders?
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Kyphoscoliosis Kyphosis by itself refers to an excessive convex curvature of spine occurring in the thoracic and sacral regions. A normal thoracic curvature from the 1st to the 12th spine has a naturally occurring convex shape with angles ranging from 20 degrees to 45 degrees.
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Scoliosis and Kyphosis Curvature of the Spine Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) and Kyphosis. Scoliosis is a back condition that causes the (back) spine to curve to the left or right side. Most cases develop in children between the ages of 9 and 14 during the growth spurt of puberty. Scoliosis is usually mild and needs no treatment.
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- Scoliosis is a lateral (toward the side) curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. When viewed from the side, the spine should show a mild roundness in the upper back and shows a degree of swayback (inward curvature) in the lower back.
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The Surface Anatomy of the Vertebrae and Back Muscles You may see a couple of conditions related to excessive curvature: 1  Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature and rotation of the spine. 2  Kyphosis (dowager’s hump, or hunchback) is due to an excessively curved thoracic region of the vertebral column. 3  Lordosis is an excessive curve in the lumbar region.
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine to one side. In people with the condition, the spine bends either to the left or right. The curvature in the spine can vary from being slight to severe. If the curvature of the spine is severe or if the symptoms of scoliosis are unusual (for example, if your child has back pain), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan may be recommended. MRI scans use a magnetic field and radio waves to build up a picture of the inside of your body.
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine to one side. In people with the condition, the spine bends either to the left or right. The curvature in the spine can vary from being slight to severe. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine to one side. In people with the condition, the spine bends either to the left or right. The curvature in the spine can vary from being slight to severe. Introduction. The bend in the spine due to scoliosis can occur at any point along the spine, from the top to the bottom.
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Scoliosis This is what gives the side-view of the spine its “S”-like shape. But sometimes the spine twists and develops curves in the wrong direction sideways. When the spine twists and develops an “S”-shaped curve that goes from side to side, the condition is known as scoliosis (sko-lee-oh-sis).
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Spinal Curvature Spinal curvature is not abnormal. In fact, it is very natural for the spine to curve from front to back in some areas. However, when a patient’s spine curves abnormally it can become a detriment to their quality of life.
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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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Abnormal Spinal Curvatures A normal spine consists of concave and convex curvatures; however, when the curves become too extreme or the spine begins to curve laterally in the frontal plane, painful spinal conditions may evolve; common abnormal curvatures of the spine include kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis.
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Scoliosis Scoliosis is a curvature spine disorder in which your vertebrae curves to the side (lateral curve). A normal and healthy spine has a natural round curve in the upper back and an inward curve in the lower back. When viewed from the back, a healthy spine appears to be straight. If you look at an individual with scoliosis from the back, the spine appears to be curved. This curves looks like the shape of an “S” or “C.”.
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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 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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Spinal Curvature Lordosis – Abnormal lordosis is an abnormal curvature of the normal curvature of the spine. This can occur when the lumbar and cervical curvatures are over-pronounced, and can cause extreme pain or discomfort. Lordosis itself can refer to either normal or abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis – Scoliosis is the complete abnormality of the curvature of the spine. With this condition, the spine curves from side to side, often resulting in unbalanced posture and muscle development.
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What is Thoracolumbar Scoliosis? Thoracolumbar scoliosis refers to a type of scoliosis, a disorder that is characterized by the abnormal curvature of the spine, in which the curve resides in the thoracic and lumbar portions of the spine.horacolumbar scoliosis occurs more often in females than in males. Thoracolumbar scoliosis may occur in women during pregnancy. Treatment for thoracolumbar scoliosis depends on both the cause and the severity of the curve. Scoliosis is a disorder characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine.