The prognosis of scoliosis depends on the likelihood of progression. The general rules of progression are that larger curves carry a higher risk of progression than smaller curves, and that thoracic and double primary curves carry a higher risk of progression than single lumbar or thoracolumbar curves. In addition, patients who have not yet reached skeletal maturity have a higher likelihood of progression.
- Genetic Testing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Through a genome-wide association study, geneticists have identified single nucleotide polymorphism markers in the DNA that are significantly associated with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Genetic testing for AIS now allows many AIS patients to find out, with great accuracy, their own likelihood of progression to a severe curve.
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