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Most cases of scoliosis are detected when the curvature is mild or moderate
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What is scoliosis? What is the prevalence globally and local
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DAILY ACTIVITIES AND SCHOOL BAGS |
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Families frequently inquire as to whether exercise, posture,
mattresses, shoes, or backpacks cause or contribute to scoliosis.
With a high level of certainty, it appears that there is no
relationship between any of these factors and scoliosis incidence or
progression. Nonetheless, modifications (e.g., a properly loaded
backpack) may improve secondary pain or discomfort. |
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PREVELANCE RATES ACCORDING TO CURVE MAGNITUDE |
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When curve magnitude of greater than 10° is used as the criterion
for the diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis, reported prevalence rates
range from 1.9% to 3%. The prevalence drops to 0.3% for curves
greater than 20°. In addition, there is an overall female
predominance, which increases substantially for larger curves. For
mild curves (11° to 20°) the female-to-male ratio is 1.4 to 1, but
for moderate to severe curves (greater than 20°), this ratio is more
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EARLY DETECTION FOR BETTER TREATMENT |
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The major factors that influence curve progressions are skeletal
immaturity, curve magnitude, and curve location. |
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Children who are diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 12 years
have an 88% risk that their curves will progress at least 5° prior
to skeletal maturity. For teenagers aged 12 to 15 years, the risk is
56%, and for those over 15 years, it is 29%. Long-term studies show
that scoliotic curves in excess of 50° at skeletal maturity continue
to progress throughout the patient’s adult life at a rate of
approximately 1° per year. |
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Approximately 23% of idiopathic scoliosis patients report back pain
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