“Scoliosis, a common, sometimes hereditary spinal condition, is a curvature of the spine that affects 2% to 3% of the population in the United States, or an estimated 6 million to 9 million people.  “If your child has scoliosis, don’t be afraid of it,” Vitale says. “The key is being aware of it and getting the diagnosis early so you can begin treatment. When treated early, there’s a lot of hope for stopping curve progression and allowing kids to live a perfectly active, normal life.”.

(https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/8-facts-know-about-scoliosis)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Dr. Michael G. Vitale                  (https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/8-facts-know-about-scoliosis)