1. The most common scoliosis patients are children from 10 to 12, often with idiopathic scoliosis. This is due to children and teens’ fast growth rate. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 2. Patients with idiopathic scoliosis, the most common type of scoliosis, are more commonly in girls than boys in their same age brackets. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 3. Scoliosis can be hereditary. If a close family member suffers from a significant scoliosis, consider regular doctor’s checkups. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 4. Some cases of scoliosis have unknown causes, where some cases have known causes ranging from injuries, birth defects, infections, or diseases. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 5. Contrary to popular belief, scoliosis is not caused by activities such as carrying heavy loads, poor posture, or limbs of slightly unequal lengths. Source: tsrhc.org/downloads/PDF/Scoliosis%20Fact%20Sheet%20FINAL.pdf 6. People with scoliosis are often initially asymptomatic. The condition is often noticed first by family or friends who see a misalignment of a hemline or posturing. Source: tsrhc.org/downloads/PDF/Scoliosis%20Fact%20Sheet%20FINAL.pdf 7. An x ray is an important scoliosis diagnostic tool. X rays can help a doctor to determine the degree and pattern of curvature of the scoliosis. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 8. Options for treating scoliosis are based on factors including a person’s ages, type of scoliosis, expected continued amount of growth, and the pattern and degree of the curvature. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 9. Exercise has not been proven to improve an existing scoliosis, but regular exercise remains an important factor in keeping bones strong and growing healthily, especially in youth. Source: niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/scoliosis_ff.asp#b 10. Surgery is a treatment option for scoliosis exceeding 50 degree curvature, and hospital stays for such surgeries are an average of 5 to 6 days. Source: tsrhc.org/downloads/PDF/Scoliosis%20Fact%20Sheet%20FINAL.pdf
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