So-Called Idiopathic Scoliosis. Historical Dates of Discoveries. Fate and Fortune of New Knowledge

Abstract

The biomechanical etiology of the so-called idiopathic scoliosis [Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)] has been the subject of the author’s research since 1984. In the period from 1984 till 2020 many children with scoliosis have been observed (N-2500). During this time all information about etiology, classification, new therapy and causal prophylaxis has been provided. The principle information about the subject was found in the years 1995-2007. The etiology of AIS is strictly biomechanical and is connected with asymmetry of the hips movements and next with the function of the hips and the spine. Scoliosis develops because of “permanent standing ‘at ease’ on the right leg” and in some types connected with “gait”. As causative influence: “standing” and “gait” is in “S” scoliosis in the 1st etiopathological group (epg), only “standing” in “C” 2nd / A epg and “S” 2nd / B epg group / type, in “I” 3 rd epg type of scoliosis only “gait”.