Definitions for knotnÉt. knot(noun) a tight cluster of people or things. a small knot of women listened to his sermon; the bird had a knot of feathers forming a crest. knot(noun) any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object. knot(noun)
Other types of Levoscoliosis. Levoconvex scoliosis or levoscoliosis lumbar spine is a left curvature of the spinal column in the lower back, L1 to L5. Thoracic levoscoliosis is a curve in the upper back, T1 to T12.
OrthoInfo features several articles on scoliosis developed in collaboration with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Association of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society. Please refer to the Related Articles listed on this page for additional information. Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. There are several different types of scoliosis that affect children and adolescents. By far, the most common type is idiopathic, which means the exact cause is not known. Most cases of idiopathic scoliosis occur between age 10 and the time a child is fully grown.