Vertebral column must be in straight from the front view, if it is S or C shaped, it is called Scoliosis.
In this case, when the spine rotates about its own axis, the shoulder blade, a shoulder or hip appears higher than the other side, leading to asymmetry in the body posture.
This condition is expressed as postural disease in patients.
The most common type of scoliosis is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, which is seen in adolescence and its cause is unknown.
The meaning of the idiopathic word in Turkish is “unknown”.
Thoracic kyphosis and asymmetry in the shoulders and pelvis can be seen in the examination.
Back pain can be but very rare.
Patients complains about the shape and posture disorder the most.
It is frequently diagnosed in the age of primary school.
If in doubt, X-rays of the entire vertebral column should be taken.
To determine the grade of the curvature, we measure the angle of the scoliosis in the full length film.
Shoulder low or posture disturbance are the most ant suspicion of Scoliosis.
It is especially ant for parents to bring their children to doctor to examine if they are in doubt.
Severe and progressive scoliosis is not limited with back pain and postural disease in high-risk scoliosis lung and heart can lead to functional disability in the lungs and heart, leading to narrowing of the involved chest cavity.
The method to be applied in the treatment of scoliosis is determined according to the degree of scoliosis and whether bone development is completed or not.
If the bone development in the patient has not been completed and curvature is less than 20 degrees the patient is controlled at intervals.
Treatment to be applied is determined when bone development is completed.
If the curvature is around 30 degrees and bone and skeletal development is still in progress, use of the orthesis will prevent the increase of curvature.
Scoliosis exercise, swimming and special rehabilitation can be applied.
Surgery is not performed until 35-40 degrees of Scoliosis.
More swimming and exercises are recommended for children in the age of development.
Scoliosis can be prevented by musculoskeletal development and muscle structure support..