Scoliosis is a condition of the spine in which the vertebrae are not entirely vertical and form a “C” or “S” shaped curve. The types of scoliosis are as follows: Congenital scoliosis: Congenital ...

The Greek word skolios means curved or crooked, making it an apt choice to describe the medical condition known as scoliosis. This disease causes the spine to curve sideways, often in an S or C shape.

The future for a child diagnosed with scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically occurs just before puberty, can feel uncertain. As a parent, you want answers to your questions about ...

For some 80% of scoliosis cases, the direct cause is unknown. This is called idiopathic scoliosis. When the cause of scoliosis is known, it is likely congenital, neuromuscular or degenerative.

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type, accounting for about 80% of all cases. While the cause of idiopathic scoliosis is unknown, there are known risk factors, such as sex and age. Congenital ...