Elizabeth Tailor suffered from Scoliosis
Rounding out the Elizabeth Tailor died news. Taylor had been hospitalized for the past two months at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She very first disclosed her diagnosis of congestive heart failure in November 2004. The situation was compounded by other ailments such as spinal fractures along with the effects of scoliosis.
The legendary star was also suffering from scoliosis, a congenital disease that had twisted her backbone so badly that in recent months she had been in continuous discomfort and utilised a wheelchair for appearances. In October 2004 she underwent spinal surgical treatment to fix seven compression fractures in her spine.
What is scoliosis?
According to MedicineNet, Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. Kyphosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent forward. Lordosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent backward. People with scoliosis develop additional curves to either side, and the bones of the spine twist on each other like a corkscrew.
