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International Scoliosis Awareness Day: All You Need To Know About Scoliosis, What Are The Causes And Treatments
A normal spine appears straight when observed from the back. Scoliosis (derived from Greek word – skolios – meaning crooked) refers to an abnormal sideward curvature of the spine.
Osteoporosis and kyphotic deformity: A very real risk for post-menopausal women
Loss of bone mass during the post-menopausal period may cause abnormal spinal curvature and deformity. Dr Thomas Joseph Kishen from Manipal Hospitals shares a case of a 71-year-old woman who developed osteoporosis-induced kyphotic deformity.
Scoliosis: Expert warns children’s spine curvature disorders can be hereditary
Dr Thomas Kishen, Consultant – Spine Surgrey, Spine Care, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road elaborated that there are various types of scoliosis. He said, “Depending on their etiology (cause) they can be broadly categorised as into three.”
