A member asked:

How do people get scoliosis?

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Dr. Greg Khounganian answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

We don't know: We do not know why adolescent (idiopathic) scoliosis occurs. This form of scoliosis develops as adolescents as has the highest chance of progressing while we are in our skeletally immature age, teenage years. It is best to see a physician to evaluate the severity of the curve and determine the best treatment to avoid progression.

Answered 4/28/2017

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Depends on kind: Depends on the kind the most common idiopathic adolescent unknown.Complex 72 piece segmented structure and gravity asymetrical growth neuromuscular ubequalmuscular ton.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Multifactorial: The exact cause is unknown, most believe that it has many factors. Scoliosis is more common in talker, slender women during their growth spurt. Genetics is thought to play a large role as well.

Answered 11/7/2016

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