Scoliosis that occurs in infants, and is noticeable when the child is aged between 2 months and 3 years, is called Infantile Scoliosis. This disease is characterized by curvature of the spine that often rectifies itself with the passage of time. Infantile Scoliosis is a rare disease, and occurs more commonly in Europe than in the US.

Although there is agreement among medical practitioners that Infantile Scoliosis occurs predominantly in males, some claim that its causes are largely unknown, while others cite a host of reasons for its occurrence. These causes include tumors, injury, infection, birth defects, and nerve and muscle problems. In addition, some researchers claim that nursing the baby at a certain angle may lead to Infantile Scoliosis.

An overwhelming majority of Infantile Scoliosis cases are resolved on their own. Therefore, doctors generally use the method of observation to treat this disease. X-rays of the patient are routinely taken to confirm that the spinal disease is not growing. However, certain spinal curves are more stubborn, and worsen with the child