Part one of term paper
Everyone's spine has curves. These curves produce the normal rounding of the shoulder and the sway of the lower back. A spine with has abnormal curves with a rotational deformity. This means that the spine turns on its axis like a corkscrew. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine which may have its onset in infancy but is most frequently dis ...

Part two of term paper
... that are present. Scoliosis causes shoulder, trunk and waistline “asymmetry”. In mild forms, the condition may be barely noticed; however, in severe forms there is significant disfigurement, back pain and postural fatigue, and it may be associated with heart failure. Fortunately the majority of scoliosis cases need only close follow-up to watch for worsening of the curve. Some cases require more aggressive treatment which could include surgery. The non-operative treatment of scoliosis involv ...