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Types and Causes of Scoliosis in Edina, MN<\/h1>\n

What are the most common types and causes of scoliosis?<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/div>[vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/X0Spx8Yg2VE”][vc_column_text]There are many different causes and therefore many different types of scoliosis. Some forms of the disease are relatively benign, while others are a cause for great concern because scoliosis can be an indication of severe underlying health conditions and\/or the condition can be rapidly progressive (worsening).<\/p>\n

The most prevalent form of scoliosis is known as idiopathic scoliosis. The term \u201cidiopathic\u201d means literally that the condition has \u201cno known cause\u201d.\u00a0 About 80% of all scoliosis cases fall into this category. Idiopathic scoliosis is the one that gets the most attention because it is also the one which, in addition to being most prevalent, tends to affect children and adolescents, and can also be rapidly progressive (worsening).\u00a0 The next most common type of scoliosis is known as \u201ccongenital\u201d. The term \u201ccongenital\u201d means that the problem stems from a developmental issue from birth. This category constitutes approximately 10% of all scoliosis cases. Examples of congenital scoliosis are curves caused by a short leg or a malformed vertebrae. Such malformations then cause the spine to curve because of the imbalance. Another category of scoliosis, accounting for between 5% and 7% of all cases, is what is known as \u201cneuromuscular\u201d.\u00a0 Diseases such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscle atrophy, or muscular dystrophy fall into this category.\u00a0 Finally, there are a host of other types that are less common. Trauma, neurofibromatosis, soft tissue contractures and tumors of various sorts are examples.<\/p>\n