OWL: OCOSH Classification/Bone Diseases/Spinal Diseases/Spinal Deformity/Scoliosis/Patient Information

A Patients Guide to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis U Maryland

Not Available — 2007-12-13 17:15:21 GMT

All spines have curves, but occasionally the spine twists and develops curves in the wrong direction - sideways. It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree; this is what gives the spine its "S"-like shape. However, when a person's spine twists and develops an "S" -shaped side-to-side/lateral curve, it is a condition known as scoliosis.

A Patients Guide to Scoliosis eOrthopod

Not Available — 2007-12-13 17:15:21 GMT

Scoliosis is a deformity in the spine that causes an abnormal C-shaped (one curve) or S-shaped curvature (two curves). The spine is not straight but curves to one or both sides. There are three types of scoliosis depending on when it develops. Infantile occurs from birth to three years of age. Juvenile scoliosis develops between four and nine years of age. Adolescent presents between 10 years and when growth is complete. Adults can have residuals of childhood scoliosis.
This guide will help you understand
� what parts of the spine are involved
� what causes the condition
� what treatment options are available

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis NASS

Not Available — 2007-08-04 17:15:21 GMT

There are many causes of scoliosis, but AIS is the most common. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning other diseases or causes have to be ruled out first. AIS is defined as a persistent lateral curvature of the spine of more than 10 degrees in the upright or standing position. Although the lateral curvature is the main component it can also be associated with rotation of the spine, and different plane curvatures. These additional curvatures and rotation make AIS a complex three-dimensional deformity.
Updated: 03-Mar-2005

Adolescent Scoliosis Bridwell

Bridwell — 2007-08-09 17:15:21 GMT

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral (side) curvature of the spine that can occur in children aged 10 to maturity. The spine may curve to the left or right. Sometimes AIS may start at puberty or during an adolescent growth spurt.

Adult Scoliosis

Bridwell — 2007-08-09 17:15:21 GMT

Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, is a condition many people associate only with adolescents. But adults can have scoliosis as well. Adult scoliosis is defined as abnormal curvature of the spine in a patient over the age of 18. Sometimes this is the result of a childhood curvature that was left untreated and has since progressed. If scoliosis occurs in an adult with no history of a childhood curvature, it is classified as adult degenerative (de novo) scoliosis.

Cerebral Palsy and the Spine Bridwell

Bridwell — 2007-08-09 17:15:21 GMT

Cerebral Palsy, or CP, is a group of disorders characterized by damage to the brain that makes it difficult or impossible to control movement in the legs, arms, and sometimes the trunk. Muscle spasticity or stiffness occurs making everyday activities such as walking, talking, eating, and holding objects difficult. CP is usually discovered early in a child�s life and in most cases does not worsen over time.

Congenital Scoliosis Bridwell

Bridwell — 2007-08-09 17:15:21 GMT

Congenital scoliosis is the result of malformations that occurred to the spine during fetal development. In some patients, the spine and its components are not fully formed (such as in a condition called hemivertebra in which only half a vertebra is present) or when the spine is not correctly segmented (such as when vertebrae are stuck together on one side, a condition called unilateral bar).

In depth review of scoliosis