Signs and symptoms
... Signs of scoliosis may include: Uneven shoulders Prominent shoulder blade or shoulder blades Uneven waist One hip elevated as compared to the opposite side Leaning to one

Causes
... Very young children may have scoliosis, but adolescent idiopathic scoliosis — which is scoliosis of unknown cause with onset at 10 years of age or older — is the most common type. Doctors ...

Risk factors
... Most scoliosis is of unknown cause (idiopathic), but there does appear to be a developmental connection in many cases. Most cases of scoliosis occur just before and during adolescence, when children a...

When to seek medical advice
... The onset of scoliosis is gradual and almost always painless, and a significant curvature can develop without the parent or child knowing it. Early detection is important to prevent the curve from pro...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your child may be checked during routine health visits. Screening programs for scoliosis also are conducted at schools in some states. If your child receives a positive screen for scoliosis at school,...