Scoliosis is a curve in the spine and may cause your spine to shift sideways either to the left or right.
Scoliosis can arise from a number of underlying conditions, but the most common form is idiopathic, which means “cause unknown.”Scoliosis is a genetic condition and there are multiple theories explaining its causation. However, contrary to popular belief it is not caused by carrying heavy backpacks or sitting in a poor posture.
Yes, there are different types of scoliosis. There is an idiopathic variety which doesn’t have any bony or neurological abnormality. The other types are congenital and neuromuscular, which typically have these abnormalities.
Idiopathic Scoliosis is known to occur commonly in the growing children during the adolescent period. Girls are likely to develop it in 5th or 6th grade while the boys are more likely to develop it in 6th or 7th grade.
A child having scoliosis is unlikely to have symptoms as it is not painful. However, the child or the parents may notice a hump in the back. On close observation, a difference in the shoulder height, waist asymmetry or a more prominent shoulder blade may be noticed. The child may also feel that one leg is longer or one hip is higher than the other. The clothes of the child may be noticed to hang unevenly.
No, idiopathic scoliosis is not dangerous but it’s important to be treated on time. If you suspect that you have scoliosis, then you must get in touch with the nearest spine specialist immediately.
Scoliosis can be clinically diagnosed by local examination of the spine and Adams forward bending test (the child is asked to bend forward from the waist and the doctor looks for any asymmetry of the rib cage or the waist). The doctor will then order an Xray of the spine which would confirm the diagnosis
Scoliosis screening program would usually be held in a school to screen the students for scoliosis in early adolescence. Typically, girls are evaluated in the fifth or sixth grade and boys in the sixth or seventh grade. This screening is usually performed by a trained school nurse or physical training teacher.
Yes, you can do all activities of normal life with scoliosis if the curves are not too large.
Yes, you can exercise and play sports with scoliosis.
Scoliosis can be treated in three different ways depending on the severity of the curve. Mild curves can be treated just by observation and exercises with serial x-rays monitoring. Moderate curves may require bracing and severe curves may need surgery
The purpose of wearing a brace is to prevent the curves from getting bigger so that the need of surgery can be avoided. Usually bracing is done till the child achieves skeletal maturity
The goal of surgery is to prevent the curve from getting bigger and to also correct the curve. This will help in improving the truncal shift and overall cosmetic appearance.
There are many alternative treatments that are offered such as chiropractic therapy, magnetic therapy, physical therapy, vitamins etc. However, there is no scientific evidence that these therapies have any beneficial effect
You can contact to the Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI). ASSI Secretariat, C/O Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070. Ph.no: (ASSI Official number: 8929991288). Email: assisecretariat@assi.in
You can contact to the Local Task Force members (of Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)). ASSI Secretariat C/O Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070. Ph. no: (task force member number). Email: assisecretariat@assi.in
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