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- Scoliosis is a condition where the spine deviates laterally from its normal alignment, often accompanied by rotation and other postural changes.
- Common in adults, scoliosis can lead to significant pain, while children with idiopathic scoliosis usually experience little to no pain, making painful scoliosis in this age group noteworthy for potential serious underlying issues.
- The review aims to explore the various causes of painful scoliosis across different age groups, emphasizing the need for thorough examination in cases of painful scoliosis in children and adolescents.
Article Abstract
Scoliosis is defined as a lateral deviation of the spine from the normal plumb line. Commonly, there is a rotational component and deviation also in the sagittal plane (kyphosis or hyperlordosis). When scoliosis presents in adults, it is often painful. In contrast, back pain in a child is considered rare, and serious underlying pathology should be excluded, particularly since idiopathic scoliosis is typically painless. A painful scoliosis in a child or adolescent, especially if the patient has a left-sided curve, should be examined thoroughly. The aim of this review is to illustrate the causes of a painful scoliosis in children, adolescents and adults.
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