Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves irregularly in the coronal plane, with a rotational component, usually forming an S or C shape in three dimensions. The degree of curvature can remain stable or increase over time; mild cases often cause no problems, while more severe cases can affect breathing and movement and cause pain that tends to worsen with age. It is distinguished from kyphosis and lordosis, which are abnormal curves in the front-to-back, sagittal plane rather than side to side.
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Body SystemSourced to the subject's own account ICD-10 ChapterXIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own accountIdiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
Treated By
Source Anterior vertebral body tethering (Wikipedia)
Source Equine-assisted therapy (Wikipedia)
Source Lateral electrical surface stimulation (Wikipedia)
Source Management of scoliosis (Wikipedia)
Source Minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion (Wikipedia)
Source Orthopedic cast (Wikipedia)
Source Orthotics (Wikipedia)
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1. Scoliosis (Wikipedia)
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Usually unknown
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Orthopedic surgery
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
View the Source Anterior vertebral body tethering (Wikipedia)
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Anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) is a relatively new surgery for the treatment of scoliosis in pediatric patients.
Management of scoliosis (Wikipedia)
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Painkilling medication Bracing Exercise Surgery Treatment for idiopathic scoliosis also depends upon the severity of the curvature, the spine's potential for further growth, and the risk that the curvature will progress.
Lateral electrical surface stimulation (Wikipedia)
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Lateral electrical surface stimulation is a neuromuscular stimulation treatment for idiopathic scoliosis.
Minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion (Wikipedia)
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Minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion is one of the approaches to scoliosis surgery.
Equine-assisted therapy (Wikipedia)
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At about 1952, in Germany, therapeutic riding was used to address orthopaedic dysfunctions such as scoliosis.
Orthotics (Wikipedia)
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One of the most important applications of spinal orthoses is in the conservative management of spinal deformities, particularly scoliosis in children and adolescents.
Orthopedic cast (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Orthopedic Cast, EDF castQuote, Treated By: Orthopedic Cast, EDF cast
An EDF (elongation, derotation, flexion) cast is a specialized orthopedic device used in the treatment of Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis.
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