The risk factors for developing the most common type of
scoliosis (Idiopathic scoliosis) include age where symptoms
and signs typically begin to develop during the growth spurt
just before puberty. Sex, although both boys and girls
develop mild scoliosis at about the same rate, the risk of
curve worsening and requiring treatment is much higher for
girls. Family history, scoliosis can occur in families and can
be passed down.Risk Factors
Risk factors and Diagnosis
Scoliosis is confirmed through a physical examination
where the patient has to stand, bend down, and lie down.
A device that is called a Scoliometer can determine the
degree to which the spin is curved. The most definitive
scoliosis diagnosis is based on X-rays. An X-ray of the back
reveals exactly where the spine is curved, and how much.
To determine a measurement known as the Cobb angle,
the doctor will make very accurate measurements from
the X-ray photograph. To assess the degree of a person's
scoliosis, the Cobb angle incorporates all of the data given
by an X-ray image. Occasionally in the diagnosis of
scoliosis, an MRI scan or a CT scan can also be used.Diagnosis