Causes of Scoliosis...
Idiopathic Scoliosis:Idiopathic Scoliosis doesn't have a specific cause, yet research has shown that it can be inherited. Even though there is no known cause, Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most common cause in about 80 percent of all cases.
Degenerative Scoliosis:
Degenerative Scoliosis is mostly found in adults. It is caused by changes in the spine due to arthritis. The weakening of the normal ligaments and and other soft tissues of the spine combines with the abnormal bone spurs can lead to an abnormal spine curve. It can result from trauma, previous back surgery, or osteoporosis.
Neuromuscular Scoliosis:
Nueromuscular Scoliosis occurs when either the bones of the spine don't form completely or they don't seperate from each other and usually develops in people with other disorders. This type of scoliosis affects the nerve and muscles. In 20 percent of all case, it is caused by some type of neuromuscular condition, like cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. It can lead to paralysis.
Congenital Scoliosis:
Congenital Scoliosis happens when the bones of the spine are developing abnormally when the fetus is developing in the uterus. It is present at birth, but rare.
Functional Scoliosis:
Functional Scoliosis doesn't necessarily occur at the spine, but more of a present problem somewhere else causing the spine to curve. One leg can be shorter than the other.
Degenerative Scoliosis:
Degenerative Scoliosis is mostly found in adults. It is caused by changes in the spine due to arthritis. The weakening of the normal ligaments and and other soft tissues of the spine combines with the abnormal bone spurs can lead to an abnormal spine curve. It can result from trauma, previous back surgery, or osteoporosis.
Neuromuscular Scoliosis:
Nueromuscular Scoliosis occurs when either the bones of the spine don't form completely or they don't seperate from each other and usually develops in people with other disorders. This type of scoliosis affects the nerve and muscles. In 20 percent of all case, it is caused by some type of neuromuscular condition, like cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. It can lead to paralysis.
Congenital Scoliosis:
Congenital Scoliosis happens when the bones of the spine are developing abnormally when the fetus is developing in the uterus. It is present at birth, but rare.
Functional Scoliosis:
Functional Scoliosis doesn't necessarily occur at the spine, but more of a present problem somewhere else causing the spine to curve. One leg can be shorter than the other.