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Scoliosis: Introduction

Scoliosis: Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder in which there is a sideways curvature of the spine, or backbone. The bones that make up the spine are ... more about Scoliosis.

Scoliosis: Sideways curvature of the spine. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Scoliosis is available below.

Symptoms of Scoliosis

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Scoliosis: Complications

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Medical Textbooks Online about Scoliosis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Scoliosis

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Scoliosis: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

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Scoliosis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Scoliosis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Hospitals & Clinics: Scoliosis

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Scoliosis, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

Causes of Scoliosis

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Treatments for Scoliosis

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News Archives for Scoliosis

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Reseach about Scoliosis

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Clinical Trials for Scoliosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Scoliosis include:

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Statistics for Scoliosis

Scoliosis: Broader Related Topics

Types of Scoliosis

Types of Scoliosis

  • Types of scoliosis based on age:
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - most common type; over 10 years old.
    • Infantile idiopathic scoliosis - when aged under 3.
    • Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis - occurs ages 3-10
  • Types of scoliosis based on the cause of scoliosis:
  • more types...»

See full list of 11 Types of Scoliosis

Stories from Users Related to Scoliosis

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Article Excerpts about Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder in which there is a sideways curvature of the spine, or backbone. The bones that make up the spine are called vertebrae. Some people who have scoliosis require treatment. Other people, who have milder curves, may only need to visit their doctor for periodic observation. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents: NIAMS)

Definitions of Scoliosis:

An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

An abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column - (Source - WordNet 2.1)


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