Everyone’s spine has natural curves. These curves round our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward. But some people have spines that also curve from side to side, and rotate. Unlike poor posture, these curves can’t be corrected simply by learning to stand up straight.
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine—in addition to the normal front to back curvature—has an abnormal side-to-side “S-” or “C”-shaped curvature. The spine is also rotated or twisted, pulling the ribs along with it to form a multidimensional curve.
Main Types:
idiopathic scoliosis: the most common form, with no definite cause, mainly affecting adolescent girls, but existing in three age groups:
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
juvenile idiopathic scoliosis
infantile (early-onset) idiopathic scoliosis
neuromuscular scoliosis: associated with a neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy, myopathy or spina bifida
congenital scoliosis: present at birth, caused by a failure of the vertebrae to form normally—the least common form
Causes:
There are many causes of scoliosis, including congenital spine deformities (those present at birth, either inherited or caused by the environment), genetic conditions, neuromuscular problems, and limb length inequality. Other causes for scoliosis include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and tumors.
Symptoms:
Treatment Options:
Observation
This is for curves that have a small degree measurement when you are growing (adolescent scoliosis), or for moderate size curves (< 40-45 degrees) when you are done growing. For adults, observation and physical therapy are for those patients who have mild symptoms and have curves which are not large.
Bracing
This is for curves between 25 and 45 degrees in growing children to prevent further progression of the curve while growth of the spine remains. The goal of bracing is to prevent further progression since the brace cannot correct curves.
Surgical Treatment
This reserved for curves which are generally greater than 50 degrees for adolescent patients and adults. Surgery can be performed for smaller curves if the appearance of the curvature is bothersome to the patient or if symptoms are associated with the scoliosis in the adult patient.
Scoliosis surgery cost in Kerala is very less compared to other states of India. KIMS Orthopaedic, Kasaragod, Kerala, India offers advanced treatment for scoliosis at affordable cost. Dr. Prasad Menon well experinced surgeon in India ,at KIMS orthopaedic hospital Kasaragod, provides advanced treatment.
For more details Visit our website,
www.jointreplacement-orthosurgeon-kerala.com
Gmail : orthopaedicsurgeonkerala@gmail.com
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine—in addition to the normal front to back curvature—has an abnormal side-to-side “S-” or “C”-shaped curvature. The spine is also rotated or twisted, pulling the ribs along with it to form a multidimensional curve.
Main Types:
idiopathic scoliosis: the most common form, with no definite cause, mainly affecting adolescent girls, but existing in three age groups:
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
juvenile idiopathic scoliosis
infantile (early-onset) idiopathic scoliosis
neuromuscular scoliosis: associated with a neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy, myopathy or spina bifida
congenital scoliosis: present at birth, caused by a failure of the vertebrae to form normally—the least common form
Causes:
There are many causes of scoliosis, including congenital spine deformities (those present at birth, either inherited or caused by the environment), genetic conditions, neuromuscular problems, and limb length inequality. Other causes for scoliosis include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and tumors.
Symptoms:
- Shoulders are different heights – one shoulder blade is more prominent than the other
- Head is not centered directly above the pelvis
- Appearance of a raised, prominent hip
- Rib cages are at different heights
- Uneven waist
- Changes in look or texture of skin overlying the spine
- Leaning of entire body to one side
- Rib prominence when bent over
Treatment Options:
Observation
This is for curves that have a small degree measurement when you are growing (adolescent scoliosis), or for moderate size curves (< 40-45 degrees) when you are done growing. For adults, observation and physical therapy are for those patients who have mild symptoms and have curves which are not large.
Bracing
This is for curves between 25 and 45 degrees in growing children to prevent further progression of the curve while growth of the spine remains. The goal of bracing is to prevent further progression since the brace cannot correct curves.
Surgical Treatment
This reserved for curves which are generally greater than 50 degrees for adolescent patients and adults. Surgery can be performed for smaller curves if the appearance of the curvature is bothersome to the patient or if symptoms are associated with the scoliosis in the adult patient.
Scoliosis surgery cost in Kerala is very less compared to other states of India. KIMS Orthopaedic, Kasaragod, Kerala, India offers advanced treatment for scoliosis at affordable cost. Dr. Prasad Menon well experinced surgeon in India ,at KIMS orthopaedic hospital Kasaragod, provides advanced treatment.
For more details Visit our website,
www.jointreplacement-orthosurgeon-kerala.com
Gmail : orthopaedicsurgeonkerala@gmail.com
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