(scoliosis) Lateral curvature of the spinal column. (Makris S, Solomon HM, Clark R, Shiota K, Barbellion S, Buschmann J, Ema M, Fujiwara M, Grote K, Hazelden KP, Hew KW, Horimoto M, Ooshima Y, Parkinson M, Wise LD. Terminology of developmental abnormalities in common laboratory mammals (Version 2). Part B. Birth Defects Res B Dev Reprod Toxicol. 2009 Aug;86(4):227-327.)

(scoliosis) A congenital or acquired spinal deformity characterized by lateral curvature of the spine.

(scoliosis) An abnormal lateral, or sideways, curvature of the spine.

(scoliosis) An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed)

(scoliosis) Appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine.

(scoliosis) Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes it is easy to notice, but not always. Children may get screening for scoliosis at school or during a checkup. If it looks like there is a problem, your doctor will use your medical and family history, a physical exam, and imaging tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on your age, how much more you're likely to grow, how much curving there is, and whether the curve is temporary or permanent. People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

(scoliosis) The presence of an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

(scoliosis) A disorder characterized by a malformed, lateral curvature of the spine.

Scoliosis is abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can be present at birth or can develop during adolescence.

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. About 3% of adolescents have scoliosis.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a structural spinal deformity characterized by decompensation of the normal vertebral alignment during rapid skeletal growth in otherwise healthy children. The deformity can be described in terms of altered sagittal and coronal balance as well as abnormal vertebral rotation. This monograph focuses...