The spine has a natural front-to-back curve. But about 2% of children and adolescents worldwide have an abnormal sideways S- or C-shaped curve of the spine, known as scoliosis.

Lateral cervical X-ray and computed tomography scans of the cervical spine revealed a large abnormal bony protuberance of atlas originating from its anterior tubercle that impinged upon the pharynx.

Ester Marsh: Scoliosis, another abnormal curvature of the spine. Published 12:00 am Saturday, August 17, 2024 ...