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Does chiropractic treatment work for scoliosis?
There is no cure but the curvature can be either corrected or the progression of the curving can be halted. Treatments include physical therapy/stretches, brace treatment, or surgery. Surgery can correct the curve to some extent but not completely. Every person is different and people suffering from scoliosis should talk to their doctor to find which plan of treatment would be best for them.
What treatment is used for scoliosis?
scoliosis can be treated 2 ways 1. bracing - a brace is fitted to stop progression of the curvature. this is generally used for younger patients who have not stoped growing or patients with a curve less than 50 degrees 2. surgery - scoliosis surgery is a last resort and is generally only performed if the patient has a curve over 50 degrees or if the scoliosis is causing problems for the patient. scoliosis surgery is a major operation which involves attaching hooks or screws to the spine and then attaching rods to the hooks or screws. the spine is then pulled straight and held in position by the rods in addition to this, if the curvature is very minimal, the patient is kept on a watch with the doctors and just participates in physical therapy to try to minimize it.
What medications are used for scoliosis?
There's basically no medications, if your curve is minor your doctor might suggest a chiropractor or if your curve is getting serious then you will be given a brace for your back. But if your curvature is huge then you will have to do a back surgery.
What does wavefront surgery correct?
The wavefront surgery corrects eye vision. It is used to correct refractive errors near sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. It is used to give people better eye sight.
What are the costs of ptosis surgery?
Ptosis surgery is a surgery that is used to correct a problems that is commonly known as droopy eyes. The average cost of this surgery can be as high as 2000 to 4000 dollars.
What is the name for a spiral bandage used in surgery?
REVERSE
How do you spell the word metrogyl?
Metrogyl is the name of an antibiotic medication. It is used to treat infections that may occur during surgery.
What is radial keratotomy?
Radial keratotomy (RK) is a type of eye surgery used to correct myopia (nearsightedness).
How should a physician's assistant dispose of a used towel after a surgery?
Discard in an incinerator 100% Correct NO CAP
How should a physicians assistant dispose of a towel used after surgery?
Discard in an incinerator 100% Correct NO CAP
How does your body fight scoliosis?
Depending on the degree of the curve there are many options available to the scoliosis patient, bracing, surgery, physiotherapy, yoga Patients with a curve above 40º are candidates for surgery
How bad is disability scoliosis?
i have it, it is very painful and the start but you get used to it
