Can an Injury Cause Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is an unusual curving of the spine. Scoliosis is hereditary and some forms of birth defects can cause this disease. Most causes of scoliosis are still unknown, which is why the term "idiopathic" is widely used when talking about scoliosis. It is rare to experience scoliosis from injuries but it can happen. People who suffer spinal cord injuries can get scoliosis if there are abnormal nerve functions.

Effects

• Scoliosis can cause severe back pain, trouble breathing, injury to the lungs and heart and visible deformities.

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Sscoliosis include uneven shoulders and waist, as well as fatigue and leaning to one side.

Time Frame

• Many times scoliosis does not become visible on a child until she is between the ages of 10 and 15, which can make this more difficult to treat.

Prevention/Solution

• If discovered early in the child's development, the possibilities of preventing some of the curving associated with this disease are good.

Treatments

• Braces, surgery, stimulation of the muscles and exercise are the main treatments for scoliosis.