Scoliosis
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In short
Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of the backbone or spine, which is often S- or C-shaped. It is most common in late childhood and the early teens, is more likely to affect girls than boys, and can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Treatment depends on age, how much more a person is likely to grow, how much curving there is, and whether the curve is temporary or permanent. Depending on these factors, people might only need checkups, or they might need to wear a brace or have surgery.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
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Description
Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes it is easy to notice, but not always.
Children may get screening for scoliosis at school or during a checkup. If it looks like there is a problem, your doctor will use your medical and family history, a physical exam, and imaging tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on your age, how much more you're likely to grow, how much curving there is, and whether the curve is temporary or permanent. People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Next to it in ICD-10
- M32Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)
- M33Dermatomyositis and polymyositis
- M34Scleroderma
- M45Axial spondyloarthritis, unspecified
- M46Other inflammatory spine diseases
- M60Myositis (muscle inflammation)
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Scoliosis?
M41 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Scoliosis?
FA70.1: Scoliosis (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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