Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

What is a scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a condition that can affect people of all ages; however, it is most commonly starts during adolescence between the ages of 10 and 15. This is known as an Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). It affects between 2-4% of 10 to 18 year olds and is a lateral curvature and rotation of the spine of more than 10°. The cause of scoliosis is unknown (idiopathic).

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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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