03/05/2026
SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS
Definition:
Sideways spinal curve (S/C shape) ± rotation +Structural—not posture)
Epidemiology
2–3% prevalence
Age 10–18 common
Females > males (progression)
Types:
-Idiopathic (80%)
-Congenital
-Neuromuscular
-Degenerative
Symptoms & Signs:
-Uneven shoulders/hips
-Prominent scapula
-Rib hump (forward bend)
-Trunk shift
Severity:(Cobb Angle on X-rays)
Mild 40–50° → Surgery
Treatment:
-Observe (mild)
-Brace (growing, moderate)
-Surgery (severe/progressive)
Surgery depends on: Cause + curve + growth
Early Detection:
Screen early → better outcomes
Message:
Treatable. Detect early.