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Scoliosis

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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Scoliosis

Matt Sandlin 4th

What is scoliosis?

  • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Causes of Scoliosis?

  • abnormal nerves
  • injury (later in life)
  • bone abnormality
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Symptoms

  • Uneven shoulders
  • Uneven waist
  • One hip is higher than the other.

Tests and Diagnosis

  • Cannot be determined pre-birth.
  • Neurological testing
  • X-Rays
  • MRI

Treatment

  • large back braces
  • wheelchair, canes, and walkers
  • surgery can decrease the curve.

Prevention

  • there is no way to prevent scoliosis.
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