For most of her 13 years, Layla Weiss had to wear a brace for scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways.

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Once scoliosis curves reach a certain size, they can continue to worsen, leading to pain, breathing problems, and heart strain later in life. Pediatric surgeon Joel Turtle, MD, PhD, explains how ...

Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. In scoliosis, the vertebrae curve to one side and rotate or twist. This can make it appear as if you are leaning to one side. The curve of ...

A whale with a sharp curve in its spine was spied off the coast of Spain while struggling to swim properly due to its condition. It is believed that the 40-tonne whale suffers from scoliosis which has ...

Scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways, affects nearly 2% of people worldwide and it often develops during adolescence, particularly around growth spurts before puberty. Detecting ...

In adulthood, especially in older adults, scoliosis can cause pain, arthritis, pinched nerves and even walking or breathing difficulties, one expert said.

The term scoliosis comes from the Greek word skolios, meaning curved or crooked, aptly describing the medical condition in which the spine curves sideways, often in an S or C shape.

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways in a C- or S-shaped curve. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of scoliosis.

Spine surgeon Dr Saw Lim Beng explains: “From my experience, about 50% to 70% of children with idiopathic scoliosis have a minor spinal curve of less than 20 to 30 degrees.