Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Postradiation scoliosis
Serious
ICD-10: M96 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: विकिरण के बाद रीढ़ की टेढ़ापन · தமிழ்: கதிர்வீச்சுக்குப் பிறகு முதுகெலும்பு வளைவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವಿಕಿರಣದ ನಂತರ ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ವಕ್ರತೆ · తెలుగు: రేడియేషన్ తర్వాత వెన్నెముక వంపు · বাংলা: বিকিরণের পরে মেরুদণ্ডের বক্রতা · मराठी: रेडिएशननंतर पाठीचा वांकडेपणा · ગુજરાતી: રેડિયેશન પછી કરોડરજ્જુ વક્રતા
About this condition
Postradiation scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that develops as a late complication of radiation therapy, often given during childhood cancer treatment. The radiation can damage growing bones and soft tissues, causing the spine to curve over time. Regular monitoring and orthopedic care are essential to manage this condition and prevent progression.
Common symptoms
curved spine
back pain
uneven shoulders
spinal deformity
posture problems
limited movement
When to see a doctor: immediately for specialist evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | विकिरण के बाद रीढ़ की टेढ़ापन · स्कोलियोसिस · रीढ़ की वक्रता · पीठ में टेढ़ापन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கதிர்வீச்சுக்குப் பிறகு முதுகெலும்பு வளைவு · ஸ்கோலியோசிஸ் · முதுகு வளைவு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವಿಕಿರಣದ ನಂತರ ಬೆನ್ನುಮೂಳೆ ವಕ್ರತೆ · ಸ್ಕೋಲಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · ಬೆನ್ನು ವಕ್ರತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రేడియేషన్ తర్వాత వెన్నెముక వంపు · స్కోలియోసిస్ · వెన్నెముక వక్రత |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | বিকিরণের পরে মেরুদণ্ডের বক্রতা · স্কোলিওসিস · মেরুদণ্ডের বাঁক |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रेडिएशननंतर पाठीचा वांकडेपणा · स्कोलियोसिस · पाठीचा वक्र |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | રેડિયેશન પછી કરોડરજ્જુ વક્રતા · સ્કોલિયોસિસ · પીઠનો વળાંક |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Postradiation scoliosis?
curved spine, back pain, uneven shoulders, spinal deformity, posture problems, limited movement.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately for specialist evaluation
Is Postradiation scoliosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Postradiation scoliosis?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately for specialist evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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