Types of Scoliosis: Adults
When a spinal deformity is discovered in an adult, it is often quite different from a deformity in an infant or juvenile. The goals for treatment are often different as is the location of the scoliosis. The deformity in an adult may have been present since childhood or may be the result of the aging process. In adults it is more common for all areas of the spine to be effected including the bones in the neck. While scoliosis in children is often discovered during a screening, scoliosis in adults is typically discovered when pain or discomfort requires a physician visit. Treatment of spine deformity in adults focuses on restoring function and alleviating pain in combination with correcting the curvature of the spine.