Orthopedics and Traumatology

Scoliosis

What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis can occur due to many different causes. However, we often encountered in our daily lives scoliosis, the mother with scoliosis, which is more common in the 10s and is still unknown (idiopathic) Congenital scoliosis (congenital) due to congenital factors.                        

In congenital scoliosis main factors; infections during pregnancy, diabetes and some vitamin deficiencies.

Major Scoliosis types:

• Congenital ; usually due to a developmental defect in the spine or to the ribs that are stiffened to each other,
• Polio (polio) may be caused by paralysis of the muscles due to cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy (melting),
• It's unknown (idiopathic); It may be caused by an unknown cause in a previously correct keel.

What are the symptoms of scoliosis?

Scoliosis Findings

• Scoliosis leads to rapid deterioration (increased curvature) with the onset of puberty.
• It occurs in 2% of the population
• It is more common in girls
• All patients progress only 10% and may require surgical treatment
• Diagnosis of scoliosis can be done simply by visual examination, so mothers suspect during bathing
• Not usually painful
• & nbsp; the correct curvature of the spine,
• The right & curvature of the spine & nbsp;,
• A & nbsp; move forward & nbsp; (right-left) forward,
• The shoulders and hips do not stand symmetrically,
• The presence of a second curve that meets the first curvature,
• Back or low back pain,
• Shortness of breath, fatigue,

How is scoliosis diagnosed?

According to both examination findings and radiological examinations (X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography, ..) Scoliosis is diagnosed. During physical examination, when the patient leans forward the curvature is more prominent than the standing position It appears. X-rays of the spine in different positions (Front-back, side, sideways, a) and scoliosis (the curvature of the spine) A tool that measures measurements are the most important diagnostic methods used to determine the amount of scoliosis.

How to treat scoliosis?

Effective in deciding the treatment of scoliosis; the amount of curvature (degree), the type of scoliosis and the extent of bone growth There are many factors as in the stage. Since early initiation of treatment positively affects the results, early treatment of scoliosis patients is very important in the success of the treatment.

Non-Surgical Treatment

Effective in decision-making; the amount of curvature (degree), the type of scoliosis and the stage of bone growth. There are factors. Early onset of scoliosis treatment positively affects early diagnosis of scoliosis patients treatment is very important in the success.

Surgical treatment

Surgery is the most appropriate treatment in scoliosis patients where growth continues and the curvature is above 40 degrees (> 40 °). Surgical In the treatment of the back and / or the back of the spine with the help of screws and rods are corrected correction. Nowadays in surgical techniques advances in neurosurgery (neuromonitorisation) It is very useful in reducing the problems that may occur in scoliosis patients and increases the success of the surgery.

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