Scoliosis Research Paper

Scoliosis, what is it? Not many people know exactly what it is. This disease has been around for a long time. Scoliosis is something this student thinks more people should know about and get checked frequently for too. This writer is diagnosed with scoliosis and doing this paper has helped her learn more about her own condition. The main focus of this paper is to help inform and educate people in society about scoliosis. Because of a tough schedule, this author had to rely on the Internet for all of her research. There is a months worth of research put into this paper. All together nine hours were spent at home researching on the Internet. Ten lunch hours were spent on the Internet at work. This student conducted eleven surveys
It may also occur just in the lower back. The curvature of the spine from scoliosis may develop as a single curve (shaped like the letter C) or as two curves (shaped like the letter S). About four percent of the population has scoliosis.
There are four main types of scoliosis. There is congenital scoliosis, juvenile scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, and degenerative scoliosis. Congenital scoliosis is a relatively rare form of congenital malformation of the spine. These patients will often develop scoliotic deformities in their infancy. Juvenile scoliosis is another uncommon form is the development of scoliosis in childhood. Idiopathic scoliosis (also referred to as adolescent scoliosis) is by far the most common form of scoliosis, which develops in adolescents and progresses mostly during the adolescent growth spurt. Degenerative scoliosis can also develop later in life, as joints in the spine degenerate and create a bend in the back. This condition is sometimes called adult
When it comes to the type of treatment they receive 72% have had surgery. Of the interviewees who have had surgery 75% say that their surgery has helped them. Only 36% say that family, friends, or strangers treated them differently. This interviewer asked everyone this question, what advise would you give to someone who has just been diagnosed with scoliosis? Out of 11 interviews only one had very good advice. She said, “Find a reputable orthopedic surgeon. Listen to the range of options available to you, and then get a second (or even a third) opinion. For younger patients, bracing is often a difficult situation to overcome. But scoliosis does not go away. The best case scenario is that it does not get any worse-and it is not a good idea to ignore your condition and hope that your case is a lucky one. Finally, a scoliosis diagnosis is not the end of the world. It’s relatively common, and we are blessed with good treatment