a condition in which the spine curves to one side and usually curves toward the opposite side in another section to compensate, producing a characteristic S shape
(exaggerated) lateral curvature of the body axis (or spine in adult).
Greek skolios = crooked or curve, and -osis = condition, hence, the lateral curvature of the spine.
Abnormal lateral curve of a normally straight spine.
A medical term that refers to spinal curvatures. Scoliosis is a condition that almost always begins in early childhood. It is now readily treated the earlier it is detected. Children should be checked at age 8,10,12,14 and 16.
abnormal lateral curvature compared with the normal vertical line of the backbone
A curvature of the spine which may be congenital (a birth defect) or acquired (degenerative, arthritic, or traumatic).
a condition in which there is a sideways curve to the spine.
Lateral, or outward, curvature of the spine in the thoracic and/or lumbar regions.
A side to side curvature of the vertebral column.
An abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
a sideways curve of the spine resulting in an S shape of the back.
a lateral or sideways curve in the spine that is apparent when viewing the spine from behind
a lateral (sideways) curve of the spine usually consisting of two curves - the abnormal one and another to compensate for it.
A side-to-side curvature of the spine, occurring most often in childhood. Treatment includes braces, casts, exercises and corrective surgery.
Sideways curvature of the spine greater than 15 degrees
A sideways curvature of the spine, caused by a neuromuscular disease or unknown causes, or present at birth (congenital). (Spinal)
A sideways curvature of the spine, which can be caused by a congenital deformity, or a temporary reaction caused by muscle spasm.
Side to side curvature of the spine. Typically with a “classic†scoliosis there is an S-shape to the spine, starting to one side in the low back, then to the opposite side and back again in the middle and upper back. However, scoliosis can simply be a one-sided curve in any part of the spine.
A sideways deviation of the spinal column. The vast majority of scoliosis are "idiopathic", meaning its cause is unknown. It usually develops in middle or late childhood, before puberty, and is seen more often in girls than boys. Scoliosis in adults maybe from unrecognized childhood scoliosis or from degenerative changes in the spine.
a disease of the spine in which the spinal column tilts or curves to one side of the body.
Abnormal curve of the spine.
Lateral curvature between tow bones that allows motion of one upon the other.
Deviation in natural straight line of the spine.
Abnormal curvature of the vertebral column, a lateral curvature
Lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine.
Curvature of the spine. search for Scoliosis
A non-inflammatory rotational deformity of the spine; results in a lateral curvature.
Curvature of the spine which is almost always congenital (you were born with it) and commonly causes back pain when severe and almost never when mild.
A lateral curvature of the spinal column. The cause may be structural, compensatory or protective. In structural scoliosis, there is a vertebral rotation associated with the lateral curvature, with both the curve and the rotation being accentuated in forward flexion.
Lateral deviation of of spinal column (curvature of spine)
Looking from the back,a sideways curvature of the spine.
Perceptible abnormal lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine in the thoracic, lumbar, or thoracolumbar region. Compare with kyphosis and lordosis.
When the spine curves either away from the middle of the body or to the side.
a disorder of the spine in which the spine shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the backbones. This gives the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.
Lateral curvature of the spine; usually evident in the upper or lower back.
is a term which is used to describe a sideways curvature of the spine. About 12 percent of the population has scoliosis but it is often so minimal that it remains undiagnosed. In the past, surgery was routinely performed on teenagers with severe scoliosis. State-of-the-art treatment methods (which include the use of exercise and a brace) have eliminated the need for surgery in all but rare instances.
curvature of the spine from side to side
A twisting of the spine that can limit lung expansion and lead to problems of underbreathing, which can be alleviated by overnight breathing support.
the condition of side-to-side spinal curvature.
spinal curvature caused by a rotation of spinal vertebrae, appearing as a side-to-side or S curve.
The condition of side-to-side spinal curves is called scoliosis. On a front to back X-ray, the spine of an individual with scoliosis looks more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. Some of the bones in a scoliotic spine also may have rotated slightly, making the person's waist or shoulders appear uneven.
most Marfan Syndrome patients have at least some degree of scoliosis (curvature of the spine), but it can be very marked, with spondylolisthesis (movement of one vertebra relative to the next). Back to the top
a condition in which the spine curves to one side as a result of congenital malformations, neuromuscular disorders, injury, infection, or tumors.
any side to side curve of the spine which, when measured by the Cobb angle taken on an x-ray, is greater than ten degrees.
A sideways curve of the spine as viewed from the back.
curvature of the spine when viewed from the front or back. The curvature is usually associated with rotation of the vertebral bodies.
A medical term that refers to spinal curvatures. Scoliosis is a condition that almost always begins in early childhood. And it is exceedingly rare. In fact, only about 5 out of 1,000 American children usually develop curved spines enough to warrant treatment. Scoliosis affects only 1% of the world's population.
a lateral, or sideways curvature and rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.
Also known as "curvature of the spine" – a serious structural malformation of the back.
Abnormal curvature of the spine.