A normal Spine has quite a few front-to-back curves
between the neck and the pelvis. Scoliosis, on the other
hand, is an S or C sideways curvature of the spine that is
10 degrees or more. An abnormal rotation in the vertebrae
may also be present when having scoliosis. Scoliosis can
occur at any age but it mostly occurs in children when going
through puberty. The primary age is between 10-15 years
old.
What is Scoliosis?
Types of Scoliosis
There are different types of scoliosis like Idiopathic scoliosis
which is the most common type of scoliosis that causes the
spine to develop an abnormal curve. Idiopathic scoliosis
has no concrete cause. Another type is Congenital scoliosis
which is caused by congenital birth defects in the spine and
is often linked with other structural deformities.
Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by the absence of
control in the spine-supporting nerves or muscles. The
most common causes of Neuromuscular scoliosis are
cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Degenerative
scoliosis is due to the separation of the vertebrae or
arthritis in the joints, by the degeneration of the discs.
Osteoporosis-related scoliosis is caused by fractures.
People with osteoporosis are liable to fracture and the
spine is the favored fracture site. If the spine fractures, one
side of a vertebra compresses more than the other side,
the spine may curve as a result.