There are different types of scoliosis, each with different causes.
Congenital scoliosis is a condition that an individual is born with and is present in the form of a bone abnormality.
Neuromuscular scoliosis often occurs in conjunction with other conditions that degrade the spine's movement, such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy. Neuromuscular scoliosis develops due to abnormal muscles or nerves.
Degenerative scoliosis is often caused by a serious injury to the spine or osteoporosis, which thins the body's bones.
Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis and has a wide range of causes.
Scoliosis Treatments
In some cases, scoliosis can be treated with scoliosis braces. The purpose of scoliosis braces is to temporarily or permanently hinder the progress of a spine curvature. However, scoliosis braces are mostly a temporary solution, as the spine's curve will return once scoliosis braces are removed. A long-term scoliosis treatment solution is scoliosis surgery. Scoliosis surgery can prevent the curve of the spine from getting worse.
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