What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It is classified as congenital when a deformity is present at birth; idiopathic when the cause is unknown; or neuromuscular when it develops as a secondary symptom of another condition such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy or trauma.
What do patients take to treat Scoliosis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Physical Therapy (PT)
(Recumbent Stepper, Outpatient PT, PRRT, Pelvic Floor Therapy)
|
4 |
These charts show data from Scoliosis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Scoliosis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 448 patients have this condition
- 24 New patients joined this month
- 54 say Scoliosis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 147 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 24 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 28 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 22 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 322 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 8 |
These charts show data from Scoliosis patients who have completed their condition history