Adolescent Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis

Definition of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS) A spinal disorder that manifests in childhood, juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) is defined by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. Its onset is often between the ages of 4 and 10, and its etiology is unknown; therefore, it is called “idiopathic.” Causes of JIS Although the precise origins … Read more