Scoliosis Causes & Risks

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• QCan scoliosis be inherited?

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  A Dr. Luke Macyszyn, MD , Neurosurgery, answered on behalf of UCLA Health

  Whether or not scoliosis can be inherited, and the etiology for scoliosis, remains largely unknown. However, there is a genetic component in scoliosis as studies have shown that in girls whose mother had scoliosis there is a 1 in 3 chance that they will also develop scoliosis. Likewise, in monozygotic twins, meaning twins that formed from one egg that then split, if one twin has scoliosis the odds of the other having scoliosis is nearly 70 percent.
• QCan men also get scoliosis?

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  A Dan and Torrey Shannon , Caregiving, answered

  Many service members and veterans, including my husband, have had curvature of the spine due to the impact created through military training exercises and military service. When you are lugging 110lb ruck sacks and jumping out of airplanes on a frequent or consistent basis, the likelihood of scoliosis increases even in adults. If you are a veteran who is concerned about degenerative scoliosis or having spinal/back pain, be sure to seek treatment as soon as possible from your health care provider and report your claim for a service-connected issue with the VA as soon as possible.  The sooner you seek treatment, the better your outcome will be. And, the sooner you claim any connection to your military service, the easier it will be to be compensated for it with a proper disability rating.