Scoliosis
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Over the course of the last several decades notable advances have been made in medical science. Because of these advances, it is now possible for physicians to identify medical conditions and alleviate them before they become a chronic health concern for the patient. Such is the case with scoliosis. Defined as “an abnormal curve of the spine”1, scoliosis can have a significant impact on the individual’s health and quality of life. As such, early diagnosis and treatment of this disease are critical for improving health outcomes for the patient.With the realization that scoliosis poses such a unique challenge and threat to the individual and his or her quality of life, there is a clear impetus to examine this condition such that a more integral understanding of scoliosis can be garnered. To this end, this investigation provides a broad overview of scoliosis including its development, health complications and treatment modalities for the patient. Through a careful consideration of the current medical literature on this condition, it should be possible to provide a complete understanding of this disease and the challenge that it presents for both patients and physicians.
Over the course of the last several decades notable advances have been made in medical science. Because of these advances, it is now possible for physicians to identify medical conditions and alleviate them before they become a chronic health concern for the patient. Such is the case with scoliosis. Defined as “an abnormal curve of the spine”1, scoliosis can have a significant impact on the individual’s health and quality of life. As such, early diagnosis and treatment of this disease are critical for improving health outcomes for the patient.With the realization that scoliosis poses such a unique challenge and threat to the individual and his or her quality of life, there is a clear impetus to examine this condition such that a more integral understanding of scoliosis can be garnered. To this end, this investigation provides a broad overview of scoliosis including its development, health complications and treatment modalities for the patient. Through a careful consideration of the current medical literature on this condition, it should be possible to provide a complete understanding of this disease and the challenge that it presents for both patients and physicians.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Scoliosis'A Critical Review
- Signs and Symptoms
- Idiopathic
- Disease
- Genetics
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Complications
- Treatment
- Conclusions
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