Question 1

what is an excessive lateral curvature of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: Scoliosis is the lateral curving of the spine. An indication for fusion is typically ~60+ degrees.

Question 2

lateral curvature of the spine is called what?

Accepted Answer

Describes: An idiopathic scoliosis is not just a curve or lateral bend of the spine but a twisting or coiling or rotation of the spine that leads to a curvature just like coiling or twisting a rope.  In this case, the "curvature" is appearing as a lateral type.  There are other types of scoliosis including but not limited to: spasmodic, congenital and neurogenic

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: abnormal curvature of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: Scoliosis is the term given for a curvature of the spine in the coronal plane that is greater than 10 degrees.

Question 4

what are the abnormal curvatures of the spine?

Accepted Answer

There are several: Known as scoliosis, kyphosis or lordosis.  In certain regions of the spine there are normal ranges of kyphosis or lordosis but a scoliosis is not normal ; can occur from several reasons. There can be abnormal degrees of kyphosis or lordosis that can be associated with each other ; scoliosis. The sway in the lower back is a lordosis and roundness of chest is kyphosis. Coiling of spine is scoliosis.

Question 5

when is abnormal curvatures of the spine significant for a patient?

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Symptomatic: When they are symptomatic. Measuring the angles of the curves in the spine is the classic way to follow the curves. Back pain is typically the first symptom. Down the road interference with the functioning of the internal organs they were meant to protect by encasing them becomes problematic - like respiratory embarresment or digestive dysfunction. The best evaluation is by your pcp or ortho.

Question 6

does the normal spine has any minor lateral curvature or is it straight as in like zero cobb angle?

Accepted Answer

: While there is certainly normal variance throughout the population, in general, there does not tend to be any lateral curvature of the spine.

Question 7

my chiro xray shows lateral pelvic tilt & (as a result) curve in lumbar spine. doc said the curvature in the spine is not scoliosis. how is it not?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: The presence of a tilt on an X-ray does not necessarily mean scoliosis. There can be positional curves which show up on imaging that have to do with either posture or muscular tension. Scoliosis represents a curvature to the spine which reflects an abnormality of how the bones interact with each other. This difference can be subtle. A trained radiologist can tell the difference.

Question 8

what is normal curvature of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Three: Cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis. This provide a balanced erect spine.

Question 9

curvature of the spine in my son. . . what could it be from?

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic: Most forms of scoliosis do not necessarily have a source or cause unless your son has a developmental or congenital neuromuscular abnormality.  Curves may progress during the growing years but usually stop progressing when the spine matures.  The curve may then worsen as the spine begins to degenerate with age.

Question 10

can you please tell me what exactly is curvature of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Spine alignment: Normal spine is straight from the front. From the side there are typically 3 curves (swayback in the neck and lumbar spine, and roundback in the thoracic spine). Abnormal curves create an s-shaped pattern (scoliosis) from the front. Not typically a problem in adults unless severe. Loss of the swayback (kyphosis) or exaggeration of the normal thoracic kyphosis can be painful and disabling.

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