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Is Scoliosis A Genetic Disorder?
I have had Scoliosis since I was approximately 12 to 13 years old. I have a Thoracic Curve while my younger sister by 4 years, who was diagnosed with Scoliosis around the same age, has a Double Major Curve. To my parent s knowledge there hasn t been any known relatives with scoliosis, or least that were diagnosed. I want to see what the chances are of any of my future offspring will develop Scoliosis?
Thu, 19 May 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding if scoliosis is a genetic disorder yes it has a genetic predisposition that manifest structurally as a congenital abnormality
In addition scoliosis is often associated with other congenital deformities found in heart and gastrointestinal system so please see a neurosurgeon for further clinical assessment and a definitive management
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding if scoliosis is a genetic disorder yes it has a genetic predisposition that manifest structurally as a congenital abnormality
In addition scoliosis is often associated with other congenital deformities found in heart and gastrointestinal system so please see a neurosurgeon for further clinical assessment and a definitive management
I hope this helps Regards
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