Richard's Scoliosis

this from the Guardian during hte press conference. 
 
"Dr Jo Appleby speaks next.
It was an adult male but with an unusually slender, feminine build. That's consistent with descriptions of Richard.
There is no indication he had a withered arm, however.
He was aged in his late 20s to late 30s. That fits with Richard's age when he died.
The skeleton was not born with scoliosis, she says."
 
SO if he wasn't born with scoliosis, how do you develop it?  And why would Richard do so compared to other people - because it appears he was unusually slim?
 
Hopefully we will received further clarification about this point.
 
Liz

Our internet is down....but as soon as it pops up, I will get some data on scoliosis and post it. I thought it was something you were born with. However, as one grows and the spine stretches out and it becomes more pronounced. Now, of course with x-ray, it can be detected immediately and remediated with spinal devices. I would imagine, wearing fifty pounds of armor did not help, nor riding horses, and charging with lances......all the fun stuff!





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this from the Guardian during hte press conference.

"Dr Jo Appleby speaks next.
It was an adult male but with an unusually slender, feminine build. That's consistent with descriptions of Richard.
There is no indication he had a withered arm, however.
He was aged in his late 20s to late 30s. That fits with Richard's age when he died.
The skeleton was not born with scoliosis, she says."

SO if he wasn't born with scoliosis, how do you develop it? And why would Richard do so compared to other people - because it appears he was unusually slim?

Hopefully we will received further clarification about this point.

Liz

liz williams wrote:
>
> this from the Guardian during hte press conference. 
>  
> "Dr Jo Appleby speaks next.
> It was an adult male but with an unusually slender, feminine build. That's consistent with descriptions of Richard.
> There is no indication he had a withered arm, however.
> He was aged in his late 20s to late 30s. That fits with Richard's age when he died.
> The skeleton was not born with scoliosis, she says."
>  
> SO if he wasn't born with scoliosis, how do you develop it?  And why would Richard do so compared to other people - because it appears he was unusually slim?
>  
> Hopefully we will received further clarification about this point.

Carol responds:

Maybe the discovery will prompt further research on scoliosis. Um, someone should tell Dr. Appleby that skeletons aren't born at all! But I do hope that people will listen to the rest of her description (which fits well with Von Popelau's) and that she or other members of the team will reiterate that scoliosis is not kyphosis.

BTW, isn't she the same person who said earlier that the man (not yet proven to be Richard) was strong and active? I guess he was one of those wiry types who are stronger than they look.

Carol

Carol