Developmental disorders are the result of abnormal growth to the skeleton.
Scoliosis is a common type of developmental disorder. The human body naturally
develops with curves. Curves, which are located in the neck and trunks assist
the body with maintaining balance, and properly aligns the pelvis. When spinal
curves are abnormal, this results in scoliosis. There are two types of
scoliosis. Congenital scoliosis occurs when there is an abnormal formation of
the spine 3 to 6 weeks after conception. Idiopathic scoliosis, which affects
approximately 2% of the population, generally develops during the adolescent
years.
When youths experience a quick and sudden growth spurt, this may result in
abnormal twisting of the spine. Additional development disorders include Sacral
agenesis and Scheuermann's kyphosis. Individuals suffering back pain due to
sacral agenesis have either spine or pelvic bone that did not correctly form.
In most cases, this sort of developmental disorder is detected within the first
few weeks of life, and treated immediately. This condition affects
approximately 1 in 25,000 babies born. Scheuermann's kyphosis is a disease that
causes patients to have a hunched-over posture.
To onlookers, it may appear as if a person with this disease simply needs to
sit or stand tall. However, this condition is different from poor posture.
Individuals living with Scheuermann's kyphosis have abnormalities in their
vertebrae, which averts the ability to stand straight. Treatment for this
disease generally involves wearing a back brace which is intended to properly
align vertebrae, physical therapy to strengthen back muscles, or surgery to
repair damage.