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Spina bifida is a spectrum of congenital malformations in which the neural tube does not close during embryonic development. Spina bifida represents a range of diseases including spina bifida occulta,...
Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a rigid sagittal plane deformity within the thoracic, thoracolumbar, or lumbar spine. The cause of Scheuermann’s kyphosis (often named as “Scheuermann’s disease,” or simply “...
Scoliosis is a rotational deformity of the spine in both the coronal and sagittal planes (Figure 1). A diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis is made when the coronal plane Cobb angle (see Figure 2 ) is >...
Scoliosis is defined as a three-dimensional deformity of the spine that includes not only a more noticeable lateral deviation, but also rotation of the vertebrae within the (lateral) curvature. Scolio...
Spondyloarthropathy is a group of seronegative inflammatory rheumatic diseases of the spine. The phrase “seronegative” specifically denotes the absence of rheumatoid factor and antinuclear antibodies...
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are relatively common causes of low back pain, especially in young athletes. Spondylolysis refers to a weakening or other defect in a specific region of the vertebr...
Lumbar spondylosis, or degeneration of the lumbar discs and facet joints, is a common feature of aging. This degeneration often presents without causing symptoms beyond a routine back ache. However, t...
The intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine may fail to remain within the borders defined by the vertebral bodies and in turn compress nerve roots. This process can be caused by trauma, degeneration...
The scapulothoracic joint is the articulation between the scapula and the thorax. It is not a true joint, but rather the broad contact between the inner surface of the scapula and the rib cage. The sc...

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