{"id":35,"date":"2020-09-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scolicare.wpengine.com\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-05-11T19:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:41:08","slug":"patients-adolescent-scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-adolescent-scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"backgroundgradient\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-182e7729 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-c8e831a7\"><strong>Adolescent Scoliosis<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0b6c58cb P1-Regular\">Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) can affect children or adolescents from the age of 10 into young adulthood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"c_bread_crum\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-7f1c7953 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/\"><svg style=\"margin-bottom: -3px; padding-right: 5px;\" width=\"18\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M7.54916 1.45316C8.38719 0.746164 9.61281 0.746163 10.4508 1.45316L17.2008 7.1477C17.7076 7.57521 18 8.20446 18 8.86745V18.6704C18 19.6369 17.2165 20.4204 16.25 20.4204H13.25C12.2835 20.4204 11.5 19.6369 11.5 18.6704V13.6704C11.5 13.2562 11.1642 12.9204 10.75 12.9204H7.25C6.83579 12.9204 6.5 13.2562 6.5 13.6704V18.6704C6.5 19.6369 5.7165 20.4204 4.75 20.4204H1.75C0.783502 20.4204 0 19.6369 0 18.6704V8.86745C0 8.20446 0.292405 7.57521 0.799155 7.1477L7.54916 1.45316Z\" fill=\"#00B3D7\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-50f2da8e\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-fa9edf3f\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b282baa5\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-3455f55c\" alt=\"Understanding Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Adolescent-Clinician-Web.gif\" title=\"_Adolescent-Clinician-Web\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-6611417a\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-4865bfd1 we_are_scoliCare\">About Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-02a4a4b4\">Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a condition where the spine curves sideways into an \u201cS\u201d or \u201cC\u201d shape. It develops in children and teens from around age 10 through to young adulthood and is often found during a growth spurt.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>AIS often becomes noticeable around 11\u201312 years in girls, and slightly later in boys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It affects up to 5% of young people, and around 90% of diagnosed cases are girls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curves can progress quickly during rapid growth, making early detection important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatments such as custom bracing and scoliosis-specific exercises may help manage AIS as a child grows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-5e109545\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-694d4bde\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-2607206d some_practical homesteps\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e861dd82 c_some_col\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-44dab7b9\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-causes-ais-scaled.jpg\" title=\"ScoliCare - Wahroonga Clinic\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text gb-text-bf892117\">What Causes AIS?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-4abf924c\">The exact cause of AIS is unknown, which is why it is described as idiopathic (\u201cof unknown origin\u201d). Current research suggests a strong genetic influence, as AIS often appears in multiple members of the same family and several genes linked to scoliosis have already been identified. However, not every child in an affected family will develop scoliosis, indicating that these genes may affect individuals differently and that other factors may also contribute to whether a curve develops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-d98c220f c_some_col\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-718da2e1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-AIS-develops.png\" title=\"How AIS develops\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text gb-text-225dada4\">How AIS Develops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-94db8a43\">AIS commonly begins at the start of puberty and may progress quickly while the spine is growing. It is most often found during growth spurts, and children with AIS are usually otherwise healthy. Because curves can change as the spine grows, early detection offers the best chance for effective management. If you notice changes in posture or have a family history of scoliosis, a screening can help identify AIS early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ad0f548f c_some_col\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-63b439d6\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-ais-is-diagonised-scaled.jpg\" title=\"ScoliCare - Wahroonga Clinic\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-text gb-text-dded9c1a\">How AIS Is Diagnosed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-9d803519\">AIS is often first noticed by a parent or family member. Clinicians assess scoliosis using several steps, beginning with the Adams Forward Bending Test to look for unevenness or a rib hump, followed by a full posture check of the shoulders, hips, and overall alignment. A neurological exam is performed to rule out other causes, and standing X-rays are then taken to confirm scoliosis and measure the curve accurately. Tools like ScoliCare\u2019s ScoliScreen app can also help families check for early signs at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-f5da302a\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8179f410\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-14ebb5a5 we_are_scoliCare\">Treatments for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs gb-tabs-f22fcba3\" data-opened-tab=\"1\" data-transition=\"fade\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__menu gb-tabs__menu-513ef8f8\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-9cd59718 gb-block-is-current\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-9cd59718\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42468\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overview-backup-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Overview<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-e576147a\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-e576147a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43545\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/exercise-gym-svgrepo-com-1.png\" alt=\"\">Exercise<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-08f39f92\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-08f39f92\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42471\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/refreshing-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Bracing<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-537cf008\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-537cf008\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42472\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/surgery-operation-surgeon-operating-room-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Surgery<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__items gb-tabs__items-f3ba1e69\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item gb-tabs__item-open\" id=\"gb-tab-item-c68eb952\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b975caa1\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1217d2d2\">There are two main factors that guide treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How mature the patient\u2019s skeleton is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How large the spinal curve is<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-76916545\">Because children grow at different rates, skeletal age matters more than actual age. Scoliosis clinicians assess this by examining the hand and\/or pelvis bones on X-rays. These X-rays are used to determine the Risser sign, which grades how mature the skeleton is and how much growth remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c48c0346\">The less mature the skeleton, the higher the risk of progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>A 40\u00b0 curve in an immature Risser 0 patient has a high chance of worsening and usually needs treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same curve in a Risser 5 (skeletally mature) adolescent may be stable and may not require intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-05428325\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Figure-4-2.jpg\" title=\"Figure-4 (2)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-93040247\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-56eb026d\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-47179360\">In many cases of AIS, scoliosis-specific exercise rehabilitation, such as ScoliBalance\u00ae, may play an important role in treatment. ScoliBalance is a tailored exercise program designed around each patient\u2019s curve, symptoms, and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>For small curves (&lt;20\u00b0), ScoliBalance may help prevent progression and improve posture and body appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For larger curves (&gt;20\u00b0), it is often used with bracing to support brace correction and improve muscle endurance and spinal flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-331ca282\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/what-causes-ais-1536x1024-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-scaled.jpg\" title=\"what-causes-ais-1536x1024-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-da15397c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8e349188\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7e2bb67d\">Scoliosis bracing may play an important role in treating adolescents with scoliosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>Smaller curves in younger children may sometimes be managed with a custom 3D-designed night-time brace as an early intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Larger or progressive curves may require a full-time custom 3D over-corrective brace, such as ScoliBrace\u00ae, to help manage the curve and reduce the likelihood of needing surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ScoliBalance\u00ae scoliosis-specific exercises are often used alongside bracing to support correction, improve muscle endurance, and maintain spinal flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-34b88b9e\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Clinician-and-X-ray.png\" title=\"Clinician-and-X-ray\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-88737e44\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-03a00506\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-75e769b1\">Surgery is typically recommended for very large or progressive curves when conservative treatment is unlikely to help. Curves over 45\u00b0 often fall into the surgical range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f7b62883\">For an immature patient (Risser 0) with a curve around 50\u00b0, bracing and scoliosis-specific exercises may be used to slow progression and delay surgery until the patient is more mature.<br>In a more mature patient (Risser 4) with the same curve, surgery may not be required if the spine is balanced and the curve remains stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2d4ee247\">Large curves with significant growth remaining have a higher risk of progression, so the main goal is to control the curve and delay surgery until appropriate maturity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-3b87584d\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Figure-4-1-1-1.jpg\" title=\"Figure-4-1 (1)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-fc04919c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-2617d809\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid_container_custom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1112px\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-76bd918f\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-442d702a\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-accordion__toggle gb-accordion__toggle-a38201a5\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a38201a5\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">Is AIS caused by posture or heavy school bags?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon gb-accordion__toggle-icon-93b66ed9\"><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-open\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-close\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\" id=\"gb-accordion-content-a8124a14\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-42c468d8\">\n<p>No. AIS is not caused by poor posture, backpacks, sports, or sleeping positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-f248a8ab\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-accordion__toggle gb-accordion__toggle-386a94ff\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-386a94ff\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">What is the Risser sign and why is it important?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon gb-accordion__toggle-icon-c89a8109\"><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-open\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-close\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\" id=\"gb-accordion-content-95083f96\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e532373d\">\n<p>The Risser sign is an X-ray marker of skeletal maturity. It helps clinicians understand how much growth is left and how likely the curve is to change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-5608d41a\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-accordion__toggle gb-accordion__toggle-30daa2f0\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-30daa2f0\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">What signs should I look for at home?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon gb-accordion__toggle-icon-a88913fc\"><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-open\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-close\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\" id=\"gb-accordion-content-c86b1a81\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f6d7a3c8\">\n<p>Warning signs may include uneven shoulders, uneven hips, a tilted waist, or a visible curve. If anything unusual is noticed, it\u2019s advised to to contact a dedicated scoliosis clinic for an assessment and guidance on the next steps. Early detection is important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-2ffa8caa\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-accordion__toggle gb-accordion__toggle-501ecad9\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-501ecad9\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">Does scoliosis run in families?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon gb-accordion__toggle-icon-98c8b7a7\"><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-open\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-close\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\" id=\"gb-accordion-content-f81d1177\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-3b161d11\">\n<p>Yes, AIS can run in families, but not every child in an affected family will develop scoliosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-740941f5\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-accordion__toggle gb-accordion__toggle-86c013fc\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-86c013fc\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\">I\u2019ve been diagnosed with scoliosis and advised to \u2018wait and see\u2019 \u2013 what are my next steps?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon gb-accordion__toggle-icon-61174694\"><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-open\"><\/span><span class=\"gb-accordion__toggle-icon-close\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\" id=\"gb-accordion-content-ae97f0e1\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8cd7e8e4\">\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about your scoliosis diagnosis or treatment plan, it\u2019s a good idea to get a second opinion from a dedicated scoliosis clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-378ab92d\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-bb74df07\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gbp-section__headline gb-text-d30a57be\">Other Types of Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-a8dc11b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-c64b1e0c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-5ffa6cbb some_practical endicons version\">\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/north-carolina\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-infantile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-adce8499\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/002-scaled.png\" title=\"002\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/north-carolina\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-juvenile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-a3b231cb\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/north-carolina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/004-scaled.png\" title=\"004\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/north-carolina\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-adult-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-818edac0\" alt=\"\" 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