Introduction to ScoliosisThis article provides answers to questions parents and their children often have when first diagnosed with scoliosis, including information about causes, screenings and current research.A Parent's First Questions About Sc

Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and AdolescentsScoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. There are several different types of scoliosis that affect children and adolescents. By far, the most common type is "idiopathic, " wh

Congenital ScoliosisCongenital scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that is caused by a defect that was present at birth. It occurs in only 1 in 10, 000 newborns and is much less common than the type of scoliosis that begins in adolescenc

Congenital ScoliosisCongenital scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that is caused by a defect that was present at birth. It occurs in only 1 in 10, 000 newborns and is much less common than the type of scoliosis that begins in adolescenc

Cerebral PalsyCerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects a child's ability to control their muscles. It is caused by damage or abnormalities in the parts of the brain that are involved with movement and coordination. The spinal cord and muscles

Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseCharcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of disorders that affect the peripheral nerves — the nerves that carry messages between the brain and muscles throughout the body. It is named after the three doctors who described i

Hip BursitisBursae, are small, jelly-like sacs that are located throughout the body, including around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and heel. They contain a small amount of fluid, and are positioned between bones and soft tissues, acting as cushi

Kyphosis (Roundback) of the SpineKyphosis is a spinal disorder in which an excessive curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as roundback or — in the case of a severe curve — as hunchba