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Scoliosis

Everyone's spine has curves. These curves produce the normal rounding of
the shoulder and the sway of the lower back. A spine with has abnormal
curves with a rotational deformity. This means that the spine turns on its axis
like a corkscrew.
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine which may have its onset in
infancy but is most frequently discovered in adolescence. It is more common in
females by a 2:1 ratio. However, when curves in excess of 30 degrees are
evaluated, females are more frequently affected by a ration of approximately10:1.
The cause of the most common form of scoliosis; idiopathic scoliosis. is
unknown, but there have been hereditary factors discovered that are ...

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with examinations and repeated x-rays. Under certain circumstances,
when spinal growth remains, a brace may be used in combination with follow-up x-
rays. Physical therapy exercises have not been shown to be effective treatment
for scoliosis.
The most common surgical treatment for scoliosis is a spine fusion using
special stainless steel rods, hooks, and a bone graft. The rods are attached to
the spine with hooks and the curved portion of the spine is carefully
straightened. Then, small strips of bone graft are placed over the spine to fuse
it in a straight position. As the bone graft heals over the next several months,
the spine becomes solid and will not curve again. But the part of the spine that
has not been fused will still be flexible, and allow nearly normal ...

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Added: 12/30/2005 09:18:56 AM
Category: Health & Medicine
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 322
Pages: 2

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