Syndromic scoliosis
Scoliosis can occur as part of a recognised syndrome. For example, people diagnosed with Marfan’s syndrome, Rett syndrome or Beale’s syndrome are likely to develop scoliosis.
For more information on syndromic scoliosis such as cause, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, please download our comprehensive advice sheet (PDF 52KB). There is also an account of what it is like to have syndromic scoliosis, please go to our personal accounts section.
If you would like to talk further about any aspect of scoliosis, SAUK is here to help; please call our helpline or contact us via post or e-mail.