What Causes Scoliosis?

Spina Bifida

Spina bifida is the name of a neural tube birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord and spine don't develop properly. When embryos are developing, the embryonic structure that develops into the spinal cord and brain is called the neural tube. In normal pregnancies, the neural tube appears early and has closed in less than twenty-nine days following conception. However, in children with spina bifida, part of the neural tube doesn't close or develop properly, which leads to defects in the vertebrae and overall spinal cord. The condition ranges from mild to more severe depending on the defects and their complications. If the spinal cord doesn't develop properly as the child grows, it can lead to scoliosis curvatures.