Types of Scoliosis

Juvenile Scoliosis

Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis is classically defined as scoliosis that is first diagnosed between the ages of 4 and 10.

This category comprises about 10% to 15% of all idiopathic scoliosis in children.

Adolescent Scoliosis

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis occurs primarily between the ages of 10-15 years old for girls, it can be slightly older in boys. This category represents over 80% of all diagnosed cases of scoliosis in children.

Adult Scoliosis

We treat adult idiopathic scoliosis and adult degenerative scoliosis patients ranging in age from 30 to 87 with a mix of bracing and Scroth therapy. An adult scoliosis patient may experience idiopathic and degenerative together.

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