La escoliosis es una curva lateral en la columna vertebral que se ve con mayor frecuencia cuando un niño se acerca a la adolescencia. En un caso leve, un hombro puede parecer más alto que el otro o la cintura puede estar inclinada. Si ese es el caso, se controlará al niño y es posible que no se necesite tratamiento. Los casos graves pueden tener una torsión en la columna y una curva, lo que puede causar dolor de espalda y problemas respiratorios. La escoliosis parece ser hereditaria (viene de familia) o causada por enfermedades como la esclerosis múltiple (EM) e infecciones / lesiones de la columna.



 

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  department###  [Orthopedic Surgery](/departments/orthopedic-surgery) 

 An orthopedic surgery program specializing in hip replacement surgery and knee replacement surgery. Our team provides advanced surgical techniques, personalized care plans, and co… 

 

 

  department###  [Neurosurgery](/departments/neurosurgery) 

 A department providing neurosurgical surgery and care, including evaluation and treatment for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and other conditions affecting the brain and n… 

 

 

  department###  [Neurosurgical Spine Surgery](/departments/neurosurgery/neurosurgical-spine-surgery) 

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  department###  [Neurosurgery (Pediatrics)](/departments/neurosurgery/neurosurgery-pediatrics) 

 A children’s neurosurgery program where a pediatric neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system in infants, children, and adolescen… 

 

 

  department###  [Spine Surgery](/departments/orthopedic-surgery/spine-surgery) 

 A program within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery where a spine surgeon provides spine surgery and treatment for spine conditions, including minimally invasive procedures, spi… 

 

 

  department###  [Orthopedic Surgery (Pediatrics)](/departments/orthopedic-surgery/orthopedic-surgery-pediatrics) 

 A program within Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatric Specialty Care providing pediatric orthopedic care at a children’s orthopedic hospital for bone, joint, and muscle conditions in …