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

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

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

Juvenile ArthritisChildren sometimes complain about aches in their joints. A joint is where the ends of bones meet, such as the knee joint, shoulder joint, or the small joints in the fingers and toes.Joint pain in children can be caused by a vari

Adult SpondylolisthesisIn spondylolisthesis, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slips forward and out of place. This may occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine). In some people, this cau