Curving of the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways.

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Scoliosis is not a disease; descriptive term

Abnormal curves in spinefamily history of spinal deformity are at greater risk for developing scoliosis Curving of the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways. Rotation:The rotational deformity is usually subtle, but is always present in a true scoliosis deformity. Lateral curvature:A lateral curvature of the spine means that the vertebral column bends from side-to-side.

Prevalance of Scoliosis: 3-per-1,000 to 5-per-1000 children (NIAMS)

Prevalance Rate: approx 1 in 333 or 0.30% or 816,000 people in USA

Prevalance of Scoliosis: Of every 1,000 children, 3 to 5 develop spinal curves that are considered large enough to need treatment. 2% women; .5% men

SymptomsBackache or low-back pain Fatigue Shoulders or hips appear uneven Spine curves abnormally to

the side (laterally)

No Cures Exist

Treatments - O b s e r v a t io n less than 20 degree curve. Checked every 6 months; typically adolescent.

-B r a c in g used if growth left; uses pressure to help

straighten; does not reverse the curve.

- S u r g e r y required with a curve of 40 to 50 degrees; spinal fusion -spine is stabilized by fusing together two or more vertebrae, using bone grafts and metal rods and screws.

•Milwaukee Brace Blount and Schmidt in 1946

•Boston Brace 1970’s

•Rosenberger 1980

•Wilmington1980

•Sugery first performed in 1911 by Dr. Russel Hibbs first spinal fusion in the New York Orthopedic Hospital

Milwaukee Rosenberger WilmingtonBoston

Most interestingSevere Scoliosis

People can have a problem where there whole spine is not straight, instead with a huge curve in it

Couldn’t understand how it’s is possible

Fascinates me how such a severe deformity could exist

Susan Bean

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Resources:www.google.com/health

www.iscoliosis.com

www.mayoclinic.com/health/scoliosis/DS00194

www.medicinenet.com/scoliosis/article.htm

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/scoliosis.html