Symptoms and Complications of Scoliosis

Scoliosis
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What would you like to know?

What are the symptoms of Scoliosis?

A few symptoms of this condition are:

  • Uneven shoulders
  • Uneven waist
  • One hip higher than the other
  • Presence of curvature

What are the complications of Scoliosis?

The major complications of this condition are:

  • Lung and heart damage
  • Back problems
  • Uneven hip and shoulders
References:
  • Scoliosis. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/causes-scoliosis#1 Accessed on June 20, 2020.
  • Scoliosis. Spine Health. Available at: https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/scoliosis-what-you-need-know Accessed on June 20, 2020.
  • Scoliosis. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15837-adult-scoliosis/diagnosis-and-tests Accessed on June 20, 2020.
  • Scoliosis. AANS. Available at: https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Scoliosis Accessed on June 20, 2020.
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