Causes of Scoliosis
Scoliosis can affect a person at any age, but it has been mostly observed in children between ages 10 to 12. In the majority of the causes, the cause of scoliosis is unknown, but some factors can be associated with the progression of this disease. Scoliosis can be structural and nonstructural. A structural curve is permanent, while the nonstructural curve is temporary and can be fixed. Some of the causes of scoliosis include
Cerebral palsy
It is a condition that affects the moving ability of an individual. It also disturbs the posture of the body. The original cause of cerebral palsy is brain damage, which leads to so many issues, including hindrance in the body’s ability to move and coordinate. Like motor skills, breathing, eating, and talking, the functions of the body are also disturbed. The disorder is linked to scoliosis, and children with cerebral palsy have a significant chance to acquire scoliosis. The overall incidence is up to 20%. The curve begins at an early age and continues to progress. The reason behind the development of scoliosis is the balance issues, and muscle weakness is already present in children with cerebral palsy, which results in the development of scoliosis, and the condition continues to get worse. Treatments may slow down the curve progression, but if the condition has reached to scoliosis, then surgery is required.