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Overview and comparison of idiopathic, neuromuscular, and congenital forms of scoliosis

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Alman, B
January 1, 2010

Scoliosis is really a physical finding, a lateral curvature of the spine. There are a number of potential causes, not all of which are related to a primary spinal deformity. For instance, if a patient has one leg longer than another, they will display a curved spine; otherwise their trunk would leave the pelvis at an angle, causing the individual to always look like they are leaning to one side. In a similar way, if an individual leans their back to one side, they will also show a scoliosis on a radiograph.

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January 1, 2010

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Alman, B. (2010). Overview and comparison of idiopathic, neuromuscular, and congenital forms of scoliosis, 73–79. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1406-4_4
Alman, B. “Overview and comparison of idiopathic, neuromuscular, and congenital forms of scoliosis,” January 1, 2010, 73–79. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1406-4_4.
Alman, B. Overview and comparison of idiopathic, neuromuscular, and congenital forms of scoliosis. Jan. 2010, pp. 73–79. Scopus, doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-1406-4_4.

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