Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis occurs as a result of age from degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis or vertebral compression. These conditions cause the spine to curve to either the left or right and unlike idiopathic scoliosis, can produce pain. It can also produce a host of other problems including humpback, spinal instability, nerve damage, rib prominence, difficulty sitting or standing and heart and lung problems.