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Overview

What is scoliosis?

Some degree of scoliosis can occur in patients with severe osteoarthritis. It is a curvature of the spine as seen from the front or back of the person who has it. Instead of being shaped right back to take one "or" c "shape. The curves are measured in degrees. The curve is more than 30 degrees must be carefully monitored because they can deteriorate rapidly. Scoliosis usually seen when the person with osteoarthritis compared to the general population.

Anatomy of Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. A normal spine curves that range from front to rear. Viewed from behind, a normal spine appears perfectly straight. Viewed from the rear, a spine with scoliosis appears to curve to one side, or both. This condition can also cause the rotation of the individual vertebrae in the spine. The curvature of the spine is measured in degrees,

Causes of scoliosis

Approximately 80-85% of idiopathic scoliosis are, which means that the cause can be identified. The causes of scoliosis may be structural or functional. There are few known causes of scoliosis include congenital malformations, tumors and injuries.

The symptoms of scoliosis

Scoliosis is usually painless. Scoliosis does not usually cause pain or limit movement of a child, it is easily overlooked. Most children are diagnosed during a routine physical.

The diagnosis of scoliosis

As always, a careful history and physical examination are the first steps in the diagnosis of scoliosis. The diagnosis of scoliosis is often done by physical examination. A radiograph of the back shows exactly where and how the spine is curved. The doctor can make very precise calculations of the X-ray photography to determine a measure known as the Cobb angle.

Treatment of scoliosis

Nonsurgical treatment of scoliosis

The nonoperative treatment of scoliosis involves observing the deformation of repeated examinations and radiographs. In certain circumstances, where growth remains the backbone, a corset can be used in combination with monitoring X-rays. physiotherapy have not been shown that effective treatments for scoliosis.

Surgical treatment of scoliosis

The most common surgical treatment for scoliosis is a spine using Fusion special stainless steel rods, hooks, and a bone graft. The rods are attached to the spine with hooks and the curved portion of the spine is carefully adjusted. Then, small strips of bone graft is placed on spinal fusion it in an upright position.

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