Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 23750
  Title Congenital scoliosis in non-identical twins: Case reports and literature review [case report; review]
URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4139772/?report=classic
Journal J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2014 Sep;58(3):291–299
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Publication Type Case Report
Abstract/Notes

Congenital scoliosis due to vertebral anomalies may occur in less than 0.1% of the population. Several different theories have been put forth in the literature to account for the etiology of congenital scoliosis and the vertebral anomalies which contribute to its development. The study of scoliosis in twins has contributed to the understanding of causative factors including genetics, environment and in utero events during embryologic development. Case reports of fraternal (non-identical) juvenile male twins with congenital scoliosis associated with differing congenital vertebral anomalies are presented. Both children were asymptomatic at the time of the initial consultation and showed no signs of neurologic compromise. Rapidly progressive, severe genetic scoliosis requires prudent observation and referral to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to determine appropriate options for care and to screen for potentially life threatening disorders. Chiropractors may be seen as gatekeepers for scoliosis and a thorough understanding of appropriate standards of care is required.


La scoliose congénitale due à des anomalies vertébrales peut se produire chez moins de 0,1 % de la population. Plusieurs théories différentes ont été avancées dans la recherche scientifique pour expliquer l’étiologie de la scoliose congénitale et les anomalies vertébrales qui contribuent à son développement. L’étude de la scoliose chez les jumeaux a contribué à la compréhension des facteurs étiologiques, dont la génétique, l’environnement, et les événements in utero au cours du développement embryonnaire. On présente des rapports de cas de frères jumeaux (non identiques) mineurs atteints de scoliose congénitale associée à différentes anomalies vertébrales congénitales. Les deux enfants étaient asymptomatiques au moment de la consultation initiale et n’ont montré aucun signe d’atteinte neurologique. Susceptible de progresser rapidement, la scoliose génétique grave nécessite une observation attentive, et le renvoi à un chirurgien orthopédiste pédiatrique pour déterminer les options appropriées des soins et pour le dépistage de maladies potentiellement mortelles. Les chiropraticiens peuvent être considérés comme des remparts contre la scoliose. Ceci étant dit, une connaissance approfondie des normes appropriées de soins est nécessaire.

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