Scoliosis Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Scoliosis.

  • 3 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (3)

1,708 words, approx. 6 pages
Scoliosis Definition Scoliosis (pronounced SKO-lee-OH-siss) is a side-to-side curvature of the spine (backbone). Description When viewed from the back, the spine usually appears perfectly straight. In... Read more
1,013 words, approx. 4 pages
Scoliosis Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine. When viewed from the rear, the spine usually appears perfectly straight. Scoliosis is a lateral (side-to-side) curve in the spine, usually... Read more
1,376 words, approx. 5 pages
Scoliosis Abnormal curvature of the spine. Beginning in childhood or adolescence, scoliosis curves the spine so that the shape of the body is distorted. The disease can cause pain, deformity, and othe... Read more