Genetic Aspects of Congenital and Idiopathic Scoliosis

Congenital and idiopathic scoliosis represent disabling conditions of the spine. While congenital scoliosis (CS) is caused by morphogenic abnormalities in vertebral development, the cause(s) for idiopathic scoliosis is (are) likely to be varied, representing alterations in skeletal growth, neuromus...

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Main Author: Philip F. Giampietro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.6064/2012/152365