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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Scoliosis can be classified into idiopathic scoliosis(when the cause is not known) or neuromuscular scoliosis (due to loss of muscle strength or voluntary muscle control). | |||
*Idiopathic scoliosis may be further classified into three types based on age of onset. | |||
**infantile idipathic scoliosis (birth to 3 years) | |||
**juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (4 to 9 years) | |||
**adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (10 to 20 years) | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Classification
Scoliosis can be classified into idiopathic scoliosis(when the cause is not known) or neuromuscular scoliosis (due to loss of muscle strength or voluntary muscle control).
- Idiopathic scoliosis may be further classified into three types based on age of onset.
- infantile idipathic scoliosis (birth to 3 years)
- juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (4 to 9 years)
- adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (10 to 20 years)