APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mild scoliosis is often managed simply with exercise, medical observation, scoliosis-specific physical therapy, and chiropractic treatment from a chiropractic scoliosis specialist. For some people with scoliosis, yoga or pilates is also recommended to decrease their pain level and increase flexibility.

Detailed explanation-3: -In some severe cases, surgery may be needed. Most people with scoliosis can have normal, active lives with treatment. Support groups can help. These are available for children and teens, and their parents.

Detailed explanation-4: -In more than 80 percent of cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown-a condition called idiopathic scoliosis. In other cases, scoliosis may develop as a result of degeneration of the spinal discs, as seen with arthritis, osteoporosis or as a hereditary condition that tends to run in families.

Detailed explanation-5: -a visibly curved spine. leaning to 1 side. uneven shoulders. 1 shoulder or hip sticking out. the ribs sticking out on 1 side. clothes not fitting well.