F A C T U A L • F R I D A Y "Scoliosis - Curved Spine 🦴" •Defined as lateral curvature 🔃of the spine > 10 degrees •Idiopathic disease (unknown cause) is most common & usually presents at 8 - 10👧 years of age •Associations with marfan syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, & neurofibromatosis •4 x more common in women👩 & has a strong genetic component Diagnosis: •Usually noted first by patient's family👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 •Forward bending test may show elevation of rib cage on one side🏃‍♀️ •Spine Xray ✖to calculate angle📏 of defect in order to assess severity Management: •Mild disease may be followed with serial exams & bracing •Severe disease may require surgery👨‍⚕️ to correct deformity & preserve lung capacity •Refer to orthopedics for a curve > 20 degrees #women #woman #womenshealth #wellness #healthandwellness #healthy #healthyliving #healthjourney #scoliosis #doctor #medical #medicine #medication #medicalfacts #friday #factualfriday #pregnancy #pregnant #firsttrimester #momtobe #maternity #earlypregnancy #newmom