Scoliosis may appear in children as they begin to walk or, more commonly, in adolescence. Rarely do you discover your own or your child's scoliosis, for it is gradual and without early symptoms. Early Screening With early detection, scoliosis can be treated and corrected before abnormal bone growth occurs. Severe scoliosis, of left untreated, can be painful and deforming and can interfere with the working of the heart and lungs. Types Of Scoliosis Congenital scoliosis is present at birth.
Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by diseases such as polio or cerebral palsy.
This general term refers to scoliosis that does damage to nerves and muscles. Ideopathic scoliosis accounts for the majority of cases. The cause is unknown. The curvature begins sometime before or during the adolescent growth spurt and is much more pronounced in girls. This condition often continues to worsen, causing pain in later years.