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What does right convexity thoracolumbar scoliosis mean and what are some of the systoms?
Scoliosis is termed as the lateral curvature of your spine.
It can either be structural or non structural.
Structural is when your spine side bends and also has a rotational component.
Non- Structural is when your spine just has a side bend component and it can be removed with change in position/posture.
Symptoms Might include:
Difficulty bending and reaching on the side of scoliosis, Shortened muscles on the concavity side if scoliosis is longstanding, severe conditions might reduce the capacity of your lungs, Walking in a correct and natural manner might be difficult, an evident curve might be seen.
Depending upon the curve, scoliosis is named. If your spine curve has convexity towards the right, it will be right scoliosis and a spine with convex left side is a left scoliosis.
While screening for scoliosis, you will have to have a keen observation.
Observe a person from the back rather than from the front.
Things to observe will be:
1. Raised shoulder on the side of scoliosis
2. Raised iliac crest (top crest of your hip bone) on the side of scoliosis.
3. Look as if the person is bending to the opposite side.
You might want to perform an Alan's Forward bend test
Here, ask the person to touch the toes with bending the back and keeping the knees straight.
If there is a hump on the back raised one particular side then we can say that its a structural scoliosis.
Based on a test called Cobb's Angle test, your orthopedic doctor will determine the amount of problem you have.
Based on Cobb's Angle results treatment can be done by
a. Physical Therapy
b. Orthosis
c. Surgery
If treated and cared early, scoliosis can be reversed very easily and can facilitate a better lifestyle.
What else can I help you with?
There is mild scoliosis of dorsal spine with convexity to left?
treatment for mild scoliosis of cervico dorsal spine with convexity towards left side
What does it mean when the doctor says you have mild levoconvex lumbar scoliosis?
The Lumbar Curve effects the lower part of the spine and often curves to the left. This curve remains fairly flexible, but can stiffen with age and develop arthritis.A Lumbar curve does not often cause serious deformity.The Major Scoliosis Curve PatternsCurvature can take place anywhere along the length of the spinal column, however there are four most common patterns of curvature. To be able to use yoga effectively for your scoliosis, find out what pattern you have from an orthopedic surgeon or knowledgeable professional in this field. A. Right thoracic Scoliosis indicates that the major scoliosis is concentrated in the thoracic (mid-back) region and curves to the right. In the right thoracic scoliosis there may also be a counter curve to the left in the lumbar (lower back) region, but this is a less severe curve.B. Left lumbar Scoliosis indicates that the major curve is to the left and is concentrated in the lumbar region. There may be an opposite curve less extreme to the right in the thoracic region.C. Right thoraco-lumbar Scoliosis indicates that the major curve is to the right in the thoracic and lumbar region. This is commonly known as a "C" curve.D. Right thoracic-left lumbar Scoliosis The last type of curvature is the combined curve where the major curve is in the thoracic region with an equal counter curve to the left in the lumbar region. This is commonly known as an "S" curve.For unknown reasons, 90 percent of thoracic and double curves are right convexity (curve to the right); 80 percent of the thoraco-lumbar curves also are right convexity; and 70 percent of the lumbar curves are left convexity. There can also be triple curves with an additional lateral curve in the cervical or neck region. Also two or more lateral curves can be in the thoracic region of the back with a major lumbar curve. With a more severe scoliosis, seven times as many women as men have scoliosis.For a picture visit the Related Link.
What is concave right scoliosis?
Concave means inward and Convex means outward, therefore "concave right scoliosis" means that there is an inward curve to the right in the spine
What is mild convex right thoracic scoliosis?
A mild convex right thoracic scoliosis is when the spine is curved toward the right. It can be seen on an x-ray of the spine.
What is levo scoliosis?
Levoscoliosis is a left curvature of the spine. It can be mild, which does not normally cause any health problems, or more severe, which can cause problems. It can be found in the lumbar (lower back) or thoracic (mid-back) area.
What is mild convex thoracic scoliosis?
A mild convex right thoracic scoliosis is when the spine is curved toward the right. It can be seen on an x-ray of the spine.
What does slight dextroscoliosis of the mid thoracic spine means?
change the position of vertebral colum right or left
What is mild thoracic scoliosis?
Well, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The cervicothoracic part deals with the location of the curve. The cervical region is the neck, and the thoracic is the upper back. So the cervicothoracic scoliosis would be a curvature of the spine in the neck/upper back
What is rotatory levoconvex scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine?
Scoliosis refers to a curvature of the spine when looking at it from the front or the back (A to P, or P to A). This is very important, because the spine has normal curvatures when viewed from the side. The term scoliosis is used even when the curvature is mild. Normally a spine is straight when you look at it from front to back. It runs in the same direction that a necktie does. This particular curve, a levoconvex scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine, runs from the low back area, maybe from the area where your belt would cross your low back (or lumbar spine) up to the mid-back, which is the area of your back that have ribs (or thoracic spine). The term rotatory means that the vertebrae making up this curvature are rotated so that their spinous processes are pointed towards the concavity, which is the right side in this case. Obviously, this question is regarding a radiology report, otherwise the term "rotatory" would not likely have been used. Hopefully, these x-rays were taken while the patient was standing (weight bearing films), otherwise they will not accurately depict the true curvature. Basically, films taken to assess/measure a scoliosis need to be taken with the patient standing up evenly on both feet.
What does it mean when lumbar spine has no curvature left or right?
It means no scoliosis is present. It's good news.
Whether nurse with scoliosis unfit for her profession?
Scoliosis is a life long condition, whether treated or not. The right question should be, are you willing to pursue nursing knowing the physical nature of this profession and live up the consequences?
What are all the types of scoliosis?
Scoliosis curves are measured and expressed by degree. The higher the degree the more the scoliosis is said to be "severe".The normal thoracolumbar spine is relatively straight in the sagittal plane and has a double curve in the coronal plane. The thoracic spine in convex posteriorly (kyphosis) and the lumbar spine is convex anteriorly (lordosis). Normally there should be no lateral curvature of the spine.Double Major Curve: is difficult to identify as it causes only minor visual distortion. A double major curve is made up of two curves with nearly equal angles.Double Thoracic Curve: For type 2 DT curves, the general rule is to fuse both the PT and MT regions posteriorly. The upper end vertebra of fusion is usually either T2 (left shoulder high before surgery) or T3 (shoulders level, or, rarely, right shoulder high before surgery).Lumbar Major Curve: effects the lower part of the spine and often curves to the left.Main Thoracic Curve: or type 1 MT curves, the general rule is to fuse only the MT region, posteriorly, anteriorly, or, if occasionally required, circumferentially.Thoracolumbar Curve: is longer than most and extends from the upper to the lower spine. It may curve either to the right or the left.Triple Major Curve: For type 4 TM curves, the general rule is to fuse all three regions. Either the MT or TL/L region can be the major curve, but all three regions are structural.You have:Idiopathic Scoliosis - unknown causeCongenital Scoliosis - Abnormal lateral curvatureAdult Scoliosis - Scoliosis is discovered after the patient has stopped growingDegenerative Scoliosis - The adult who has pre-existing scoliosis will show signs of wear and tear or osteoarthritis (can happen to anyone as we age) - but because of the deformity, their spine starts to collapse and their curve can progress. The other type of person has no scoliosis to start with, but as he or she ages, the spine starts to show signs of wear and tear and it collapses asymmetrically. These individuals actually develop scoliosis later in life, even though they didn't have a pre-existing condition.Neuromuscular Scoliosis - is due to loss of control of the nerves or muscles that support the spine. The most common causes of this type of Scoliosis are cerebral palsy & muscular dystrophy.
