What is scoliosis and how is it caused?

Spine curvature: In younger individuals - teens - the term is juvenile scoliosis. This is a curve in the spine often times with some rotation. Another form of scoliosis is in more mature folks and can result from spine disc degeneration. There are some spinal conditions that cause the curve such as tumors or tethering but are rare.

It is a deformity of: The spine & are several types or categories with it appearing that the spine is curved &/or twisted. The categories are defined by the causes &/or age of onset. The typical one in teenage years is idiopathic scoliosis. This is assessed by seeing your physician. Causes can be tumor, a neurologic syndrome , an orthopedic syndrome, a congenital type or idiopathic which is multifactoral.

Curvature: Normally, when you look at the spine from the back, it should be straight. When the spine is curved, and the curvature is greater than ten degrees, it is called scoliosis. There are several types of scoliosis, the most common is known as idiopathic." The exact cause is not known, but it is felt genetics plays a large role.