Idiopathic Coliosis (AIS) - Pediatric Spinal Deformity Information

Idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of pediatric spinal deformity. It is one that affects around 3% of children around the world. AIS has a significant impact on national health in America alone, creating disfigurement and disability for more than 10% of people at a cost of billions of dollars each year for treatment. Despite a number of investigations, the underlying etiology of AIS remains poorly understood.
Source: Disabled World - Category: Disability Tags: Spinal Cord Injury Source Type: news