Forbes June 30, 2025
Scoliosis Awareness Month spotlights a condition affecting approximately 6 to 9 million individuals in the United States—roughly 2-3% of the population—subtly or overtly reshaping lives through its characteristic lateral spinal curvature.
Thankfully, the majority of scoliosis patients will not require surgical intervention, and for those who do, remarkable advancements in treatment provide renewed hope and improved outcomes.
What is scoliosis? How are big data and artificial intelligence helping scoliosis patients? And, what can we all learn from scoliosis patients?
What Is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine exceeding 10 degrees, a condition that reshapes the spine’s natural alignment. It falls within the broader spectrum of spinal deformity, which include various alterations to the spine’s biomechanical...







