The aetiology of idiopathic scoliosis: biomechanical and neuromuscular factors.
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Abstract
The aetiology of idiopathic scoliosis: biomechanical and neuromuscular factors small curve develops due to a small defect in the neuromuscular control system and a second stage during adolescent growth in which the scoliotic curve is exacerbated by biomechanical factors.
Medical subject headings
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Scoliosis