Scoliosis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]

Overview

The majority of patients with idiopathic scoliosis are asymptomatic. Asymptomatic idiopathic scoliosis patients are expected to develop signs ans symptoms depending on curve progression. The hallmark of scoliosis is asymptomatic atypical curve. A few of patients that do present with symptoms, they are commonly dependent on severity of curve. As a result, most of the symptoms of scoliosis are neurological. The most common symptom is fatigue. Other symptoms include low back pain, stiffness, abnormal posture, shooting pain in the calf, numbness and tingling in the legs and muscle weakness. Other manifestations of scoliosis may include pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale, swelling on the back, tuft of hair, headache, and spasticity due to neuromuscular involvement.

History

Although majority of patients with scoliosis have non-specific history but a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. The patient may have a positive history of:[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Symptoms

Asymptomatic Scoliosis

The majority of patients with idiopathic scoliosis are asymptomatic. Asymptomatic idiopathic scoliosis patients are expected to develop signs ans symptoms depending on curve progression. The hallmark of scoliosis is asymptomatic atypical curve.[2]

Symptomatic Scoliosis

A few of patients that do present with symptoms, they are commonly dependent on severity of curve. As a result, most of the symptoms of scoliosis are neurological. The most common symptom is fatigue. Other symptoms include low back pain, stiffness, abnormal posture, shooting pain in the calf, numbness and tingling in the legs and muscle weakness. Other manifestations of scoliosis may include pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale, swelling on the back, tuft of hair, headache, and spasticity due to neuromuscular involvement.[3][4][6]

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of scoliosis include:

  • Abnormal posture
  • Spine curves abnormally to the side (laterally)
  • cosmetic deformity
  • Pain is common in adulthood, especially if left untreated. One of the major complaints from parents and patients is
  • Ill-fitting clothes
  • Backache or low-back pain
  • Fatigue
  • Stiffness in the back
  • Shoulders or hips appear uneven

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of [disease name] include

References

  1. Sheehan DD, Grayhack J (2017). "Pediatric Scoliosis and Kyphosis: An Overview of Diagnosis, Management, and Surgical Treatment". Pediatr Ann. 46 (12): e472–e480. doi:10.3928/19382359-20171113-01. PMID 29227524.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Azar, F., Canale, S., Beaty, J. & Campbell, W. (2017). Campbell's operative orthopaedics. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. Page: 1898-2028.
  3. 3.0 3.1 McCarthy, Richard E. (1999). "MANAGEMENT OF NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS". Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 30 (3): 435–449. doi:10.1016/S0030-5898(05)70096-1. ISSN 0030-5898.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Winter RB, Moe JH (1960,Jan 01). "Congenital Scoliosis A Study of 234 Patients Treated and Untreated Part I: Natural History". J Bone Joint Surg Am. 50 (1): 1-15. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. Imagama S, Kawakami N (2005). "Spatial relationships between a deformed vertebra and an adjacent vertebra in congenial scoliosis-failure of formation". J Jpn Scoliosis Soc. 20: 20–25.
  6. 6.0 6.1 de Baat P, van Biezen FC, de Baat C (2012). "[Scoliosis: review of types, aetiology, diagnostics, and treatment 2]". Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 119 (11): 531–5. PMID 23236736.


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