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Scoliosis and Parkinson's Disease

Scoliosis is a skeletal disorder that causes the spine to curve sideways and usually occurs in children. Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that causes tremors and slowed movement and is usually unrelated to scoliosis.

  1. Scoliosis Symptoms

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, scoliosis patients may develop uneven shoulders, an uneven waist and one hip that is higher than the other hip.

    Scoliosis Risk Factors

    • Children who experience a growth spurt prior to puberty and individuals with a family history of scoliosis have a higher risk of developing this condition.

    Scoliosis Treatment

    • Doctors may prescribe special braces to correct scoliosis or spinal fusion surgery may be performed to treat severe scoliosis.

    Parkinson's Disease Symptoms

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson's disease patients may experience hand tremors, a slowness and difficulty in physical movement and muscle stiffness. Stooped posture, dementia and difficulties with automatic movements such as arm swinging, blinking or smiling may occur with this disease.

    Parkinson's Disease Risk Factors

    • Older people, men and individuals with a family history of Parkinson's disease have a greater risk of developing this disorder.

    Parkinson's Disease Treatment

    • Doctors may treat low dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients with drugs such as levodopa, pramipexole or ropinirole. Deep brain stimulation surgery and physical therapy may be used to treat this disease.

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