Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a deformity of the vertebral column.

Symptoms of scoliosis

Scoliosis may be identified from asymmetrical posture in children by the parents or school doctor. The vertebral column, is deformed in all three spatial planes (frontal, horizontal and sagittal) and may cause the hip or scapulum to protrude etc.

Causes of scoliosis

The scoliosis is usually idiopathic, i.e. it occurs during growth with no apparent cause. It also however has a genetic cause, the gene responsible for which has not yet been identified.

Treatments for scoliosis

The vertebral column deformity can be treated with :

• physiotherapy ;
• chiropraxy;
• wearing a corset ;
• and surgery.