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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). | Scoliosis can be classified into congenital scoliosis (due to failure of vertebral formation or segmentation of affected vertebrae), 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. | *Idiopathic scoliosis may be further classified into three types based on age of onset. | ||
**infantile idipathic scoliosis (birth to 3 years) | **infantile idipathic scoliosis (birth to 3 years) | ||
**juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (4 to 9 years) | **juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (4 to 9 years) | ||
**adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (10 to 20 years) | **adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (10 to 20 years) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Humayun Israr ,Mbbs
Classification
Scoliosis can be classified into congenital scoliosis (due to failure of vertebral formation or segmentation of affected vertebrae), 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)
References
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