Spinal Surgery and Disorders

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curve of the spine whit fixed rotation and permanent deformation of the vertebrae. More precisely, scoliosis  is  a deformity of the spine in all three space’s planes: Frontal plane (lateral curvature), horizontal  plane (rotation of the vertebrae) and  sagittal  plane (deformity in lordosis or kyphosis). Neuromuscular scoliosis classically involves the entire thoracolumbar spine, often extending to the pelvis and causing pelvic obliquity. Physical examination can be challenging, but it is important to assess the flexibility of the spinal curve and associated joint contractures. Upright antero-posterior and lateral radiographs are the preferred imaging.