Scoliosis in children develops gradually until age 15, expert says
Scoliosis is a spinal curvature that appears gradually in children aged 9 to 15, with various types and causes, according to Dr. Nizar Al-Qarni.
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AIDr. Nizar Al-Qarni, a consultant in adult spinal surgery, said that scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that develops gradually in children between the ages of 9 and 15, and it has various types and causes.
Speaking in an interview with Al Ekhbariya channel, Dr. Al-Qarni added that idiopathic scoliosis, which has no known cause, is the most common type and typically occurs during adolescence, between the ages of 11 and 15.
Al-Qarni noted that the most prominent symptoms include uneven shoulders and pelvis, as well as a noticeable hump on one side of the back.
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