Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine or backbone abnormally curves on the sideways. “Kyphosis” is the term for the curve which can be seen in the spine when the spine is bent forward. The curve in which the spine is bent backwards that is called as “Lordosis”. The people who suffer with scoliosis disorder develop defective curve in the either side of the spine and the bones of the spine forms a twist which gives a C or S- shaped scoliosis curve.
Some of the known causes of scoliosis have been identified as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy whereas in many cases the cause of scoliosis is still unknown. It has also been discovered that Scoliosis is more common in girls than in boys, it affects about 2% of females whereas only 0.5% of males. In most of the cases it has been noticed that scoliosis is not that severe and remains mild throughout the life but in few cases the scoliosis becomes more severe with time. As the spinal curve increases, the amount of space in the chest starts decreasing causing disability in the proper functionality of lungs.
Specific terms for every Scoliosis are -
Kyphoscoliosis : A combination of outward and lateral spine curvature.
Dextroscoliosis : Curvature of the spine to the right.
Rotoscoliosis (rotatory) : Curvature of the vertebral column turned on its axis.
Levoconvex : Curvature of the spine to the left.
Thoracolumbar : Curvature related to both the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine.
