The topic Early-Onset Scoliosis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Infantile Scoliosis.

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• Scoliosis is a common medical disorder characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine; a side to side spinal curve is observed. This disorder is caused by a defect that causes the spine (or the backbone) to bend or curve sideways, to look like an “S” or “C” instead of an “I”
• Infantile Scoliosis is a form of idiopathic scoliosis that affects children (especially males), who are younger than 3 years of age. The musculoskeletal disorder usually develops within the first 6 months of life
• The most common curve type is a left curve; right curves (especially if observed in girls), generally lead to a poor prognosis
• Infantile Scoliosis may sometimes automatically resolve itself. But in some cases, it may progress with severe complications. A treatment of the condition will include observation, physical therapy, use of braces, and surgery (in rare cases)

The exact cause of this disorder is not known, though two theories have been put forward. These are:

• The first theory is termed “the intra-uterine molding theory“, according to which, the spine is bent at the time of birth and gets worse with growth
• The second theory, termed as “post-delivery theory”, states that placing the infant on their backs, leads to a flattening of their skulls and causes abnormal spinal curvature (scoliosis)

The prevalence of scoliosis is observed more in Europe; hence, a genetic causal factor is suggested. But, the truth of this statement is yet to be proven

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