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Understanding Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although scoliosis can occur at any age, it most frequently develops in children. Scoliosis occurring in patients 10-18 years old is called Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The term \u201cidiopathic\u201d means the cause is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scoliosis that occurs or is diagnosed in adulthood is a different condition, because the causes and treatment goals are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the spine is viewed from the back, patients with scoliosis have a spinal curvature that looks like a “C” (one curve) or an “S” (two curves) when viewed on an x-ray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For many patients with AIS, it is a painless condition. However, there are several signs that a healthcare professional uses to help determine if a patient has scoliosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common signs of scoliosis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n