Why do scoliosis usually affect girls more than boys?

ScoliOSis tends to affect girls more than boys due to a combination of genetic and hormonal factors. Girls are more likely to develop idiopathic scoliOSis during their growth spurts, particularly in adolescence, when rapid growth occurs. Additionally, some studies suggest that hormonal differences may influence the growth of spinal curvature in girls. The severity of scoliOSis is often greater in girls, leading to a higher prevalence of diagnosis in females.