“How does scoliosis affect a child's balance?”

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I think unlikely, but should be seen by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.

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See your scoliosis doctor. Should be an orthopedic surgeon. Thanks.

Yes scoliosis can lead to a limp when walking. It depends on the type of scoliosis. In general the curvature of the spine leads to the pelvis being oblique and there may be a limb length discrepancy. There are also neurologic types of scoliosis. Correction of the scoliosis can often times help with the old limp significantly. Hope this helps you

That can be a challenging question given the limited information.
I would assume that his/hers is idiopathic as opposed to congenital.
The limping is typically not caused directly by scoliosis. Bracing is not known to cause limping in a patient with scoliosis. Some cases of scoliosis can be associated with intraspinal abnormalities that can affect neurological function and may cause limping due to neural structural compression and some degree of neurological impairment. MRI can help elucidate this concern. The child could indicate weakness or other neural compromise symptoms and lend insight as to the cause. I would suggest you discuss this issue with the physician treating your child as well.
I hope I’ve been helpful.
Thank you.
Jamie