June 16: Facts About Scoliosis

Did you know?

1. About 7 million people in the United States have scoliosis, which is about 1 in every 40 people

2. The primary age of onset is 10-15 years old

3. Females are 8 times more likely to have curve progression in the spine

4. 85% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic

Reference: National Scoliosis Foundation. Scoliosis Media and Community Guide, 2019; p 4.