Idiopathic Scoliosis

Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children, Symptoms and Causes

Idiopathic scoliosis is a type of spinal deformity and should not be confused with poor posture. A spine affected by scoliosis shows evidence of a lateral, or side-to-side curvature, with the spine looking like an "S" or "C" and a rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.

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Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York is the only exclusively dedicated pediatric hospital – not just a wing or a floor – on Long Island. We are dedicated to providing the highest levels of care in meeting the special needs of children, from premature babies to adolescents.

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