What is infantile scoliosis?
Infantile idiopathic scoliosis is a condition that affects children before the age of 3 and is characterized by the presence of an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. This curvature causes the spinal column to bend to the left or the right, in the shape of an S or a C. The condition is seen more frequently in boys than girls. Most cases resolve spontaneously, but some may progress to more severe deformity. Treatment of infantile scoliosis may include observation, physical therapy, bracing and, under rare circumstances, surgery.
