Non Structural Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition where a child has a curve to their spine, with an unknown cause. Often times this curve is seen as an S-shape or C-shape during an examination of the spine. There are two types of scoliosis: structural and nonstructural. Structural scoliosis is a curve along the spine that affects the vertebral movement of the spine. Nonstructural scoliosis is caused by an effect, not by the spine but results from poor posture, differences in leg length, or an uneven gait. If nonstructural scoliosis is found late and the child goes without treatment, then this type of scoliosis can become more serious and lead to structural scoliosis. Boys and girls are both impacted by scoliosis, but if the curve becomes greater than 20 degrees, girls are five times more likely to be affected (Huether). Girls need to be screened for early detection between the ages of 10-12 and boys should be screened at age 13 or 14. It is important to detect early signs of scoliosis to start early treatment or prevent the curvature from worsening. …show more content…
This disorder is known to have a genetic component and contribute to 80% of cases, but the leading cause is still unknown. When identifying scoliosis the most crucial time of early detection is during preadolescents. Idiopathic curves occur when the child is growing, and the curve progresses even quicker when the child has a growth spurt. Some of the first signs of scoliosis can be that the child’s pants do not fit correctly or from an abnormal scoliosis screening done by the school. After parents are aware or informed of this condition, it is necessary for a follow-up appointment to start prevention measures as early as