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Scoliosis
Scoliosis refers to a condition where an abnormal curve in a person’s spine is manifested. Instead of a straight line, a person afflicted with scoliosis has a spine that looks like a “C” or an “S.”
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Can you still grow after having surgery for scoliosis?
Yes and no.
You will still grow, but the area of your spine that has been fused will no longer be able to grow.
Most doctors prefer to operate when the patient is as fully grown as possible.
If doctors operate on someone who still has a lot of growing left, they usually need to do a posterior and anterior spinal fusion, which means they fuse both the front and the back of the spine. This ensures that are no complications with the spine due to growing.
Pain in right side radiating around your back?
I experience this same pain, I had it checked out by a doctor and it was because of an ovarian cyst and endometreosis. I had surgery to remove both, but they do come back. My advice is to go to your gynecologist and discuss the problem with him/her. Pain medication can be taken to relieve the pain, I also find using a heating pad alleviates the pain temporarily.
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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
What does it mean when you have 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.
Scoliosis is not caused by carrying heavy objects (such as heavy school bags on one shoulder), sports or physical activities, poor standing or sleeping postures, or a lack of calcium in the diet. Scoliosis affects the whole body.
If the part of the spine that is in the chest, called the thoracic Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine, the presence of which is abnormal, its name is derived from the Greek word for curvature. It can be disfiguring because when the spine bends to the side, the vertebrae (the individual bones that make up the spine) become twisted and pull the ribs round with them, which sometimes form a "bulge" on the back and cause the shoulder blade to stick out. Click here to read about bone structure.
The causes of scoliosis are many, and although we well understand the consequences, the origins of this condition remain complex and obscure. There are two main types of scoliosis-namely, idiopathic (no known cause) and syndromic (the curvature is part of a recognised disease pattern, such as Marfan's syndrome). Idiopathic scoliosis accounts for most spinal curvatures and they may either be of early onset, before age seven years, or late onset, after that age and usually in adolescence. There is a definite genetic connection, with around 25% of those with a scoliosis have a direct relative with a curvature. 80% of adolescence idiopathic scoliosis arises in girls, and 80% of these girls have their rib prominence on the right side.
If the part of the spine that is in the chest, called the thoracic spine, curves more than 90°, the volume of the chest can be reduced so much that the function of the heart and lungs may become compromised. The heart may have to work harder to pump the normal volume of blood, or the affected individual may have difficulty breathing.
Severe curvature of the lower half of the spine that connects the chest with the pelvis, known as the lumbar spine, may push the contents of the abdomen against the chest and in this way interfere with function of the heart and lungs indirectly. In addition, curvature of the lumbar spine may alter sitting balance and posture.
Severe curvature of the either the thoracic or the lumbar spine, or both, eventually will become visible to others. The resulting tilting and twisting of the back, shoulders and pelvis, and in turn can affect the individuals regarding appearance that the individual finds unacceptable. When one considers that the most common scenario for Idiopathic Scoliosis is a girl at around the time of puberty, when body image is developing hand in hand with self-esteem, this can pose significant psychological and emotional challenges.
There is no clear evidence that untreated Scoliosis, or Scoliosis treated with bracing or spinal fusion, will increase the risk of back pain or arthritis in the long term. Progression of spinal curvature is inversely related to maturity.
After maturity, curves under 50° will remain stable and stay that way, i.e. they do not progress. For this reason, the ultimate goal of Scoliosis management is to keep curves under 50° until maturity. Children with curves under 50° will grow up into adults who will have no significant problems related to their Scoliosis.
10°-30° Observation.
In this range, scoliosis is observed for progression. The measurement error in reading X-rays is up to 4°. This means that a difference of 4° between office visits may not be real, but rather a reflection of the inherent inaccuracies of measuring X-rays. Partly because of this, significant progression is defined as an increase in curvature of at least 5°. The typical rate of progression is 1°/month, so it would take at least 5 months to see significant progression. As a result, the child is seen every 6 months for follow-up, which includes both physical and X-ray examinations.
30°-50° Bracing
....is the standard of care in the United States. The Scoliosis brace is known as a TLSO, which stands for Thoraco-Lumbar Spinal Orthotic. The idea behind bracing is to keep the progression of the curve stable so that it stays under 50º. An X-ray taken in a brace shows that the brace does straighten the spine, but at best the spine will return to its original curvature when the brace is
removed. The 2 principal types used are the Milwaukee and Boston brace. (for more info on these braces use the search provided)
More than 50° Fusion
Beyond 50°, the spine loses its ability to compensate, and progression becomes inevitable even after the child is mature. The only way to stop progression at this stage is spinal fusion.
The spine can bend towards either side of the body at any place, in the chest area (thoracic scoliosis), in the lower part of the back (lumbar), or above and below these areas (thoracolumbar). It can even bend twice, causing an S-shaped curve. When the curve is S-shaped (double curvature) it is often not noticeable and the person can appear quite straight because the two curves counteract each other. If the curve is low down in the spine, the ribs will not be affected but one hip may be higher than the other.
Scoliosis is, surprisingly, quite common. About three or four children per thousand of the general population will need specialist supervision, and about one child in every thousand will need hospital treatment usually for major corrective surgery with the insertion of a metal rod, sometimes followed by a period in a plaster jacket or brace. Scoliosis can develop at any time during childhood and adolescence. It might develop in infancy, in which case there is a good chance of it resolving with growth. Progressive (worsening) early onset curvatures are potentially serious, and some of these may need surgical treatment. Late onset scoliosis is less serious, but some will need surgery and all need to be seen by a scoliosis specialist who can keep an eye on the situation and give some idea about the future. Severe deformity, which is uncommon nowadays because of modern treatment, can lead to damaged lung function, or disability in middle age. The lungs are usually affected only in people with untreated early onset thoracic scoliosis, when the upper (chest) part of the spine is curved.
A developmental disorder, Scoliosis is rarely present at birth (congenital Scoliosis). It can develop in infancy or early childhood and it is sometimes caused by rare childhood disorders. However, it is most common in early teenage years, when, especially at the start of the adolescent growth spurt, it can progress rapidly.
Treatment at this age is usually corrective surgery.
There is contradictory evidence as to whether early discovery and treatment of a curve improves the long-term outcome, but we know that if curves are discovered too late, when they are already severe, the results of surgery can be compromised. Therefore, awareness of scoliosis and what it can mean for an individual among General Practitioners and physical education teachers in schools is regarded as important, so that early referral to a specialist in scoliosis is achieved. Treatment in a scoliosis centre will usually prevent unsatisfactory long-term results.
Scoliosis has been recorded since the days of the ancient Greeks, but its cause is still unknown - Idiopathic Scoliosis. Orthopaedic surgeons specialising in scoliosis and scientists in many countries continue to research the cause, or causes, of the condition.
The C3 and C4 are 3rd and 4th cervical vertebra. They touch each other toward the posterior surface at the facets. The term mild hypertrophy means that there is a little more than normal the amount of bone there.
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Can a mild levoconvex scoliosis be caused by a vehicle accident?
Not likely. Scoliosis isn't usually caused by accidents, but of a birth defect showing up near adolesence and gets worse and more visable over time.
What is Diffuse facet arthropathy of the cervical spine?
There is generalised affection of the facet joints. Anatomist call those joints as zygapophyseal joints.
How do you straighten my hunch back?
Do Yoga exercises. Do set of exercises called Khatu Pranam every day and you will see improvement in about a month. It's important that you do it at least 5 days a week though. It does not take more than 15 minutes to do 3-5 repeatings of Khatu Pranam. Benefits last for years...
Scoliosis is so bad because it causes the spine to twist like a spiral staircase as well as causing one side of the back to be higher than the other. If not treated properly, it can cause serious damage.
How does scoliosis affect the muscular and skeletal system?
if the spine is completely severed, the electrical signals sent from the brain through the nervous system cannot reach anything below the point where the sinal cord was severed
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
Do you get scoliosis from your parents?
"There is no evidence to support this currently, although researchers at Texas Scottish Rite did released a study on CHD7, more research is required before they can say for sure."
~ Adolscent idiopathic scoliosis is a multi-factorial condition dependent on genetic pre-disposition and environmental influences. It requires both for the condition to occur.
They just came out with a genetic pre-disposition test (Scoliscore).
What food reduces inflammation?
Some example of anti-inflammatory foods are whole fruits, berries and vegetables, especially brightly coloured ones: for example strawberries, blueberries, squash, broccoli, carrots, and spinach.
Is depression a chronic disease?
There are different types of depression and many different causes. Some people experience transient, short term, depression as a reaction to an adverse life-event, or due to life-circumstances. When these circumstances change or as time passes, then this type of depression passes naturally. Some people experience more persistant depression due to early-life (childhood) experiences or due to a life-trauma or an upsetting event in their life, or due to ongoing life-circumstances. Triggers for depression can include such things as personal relationships, unhappy work situations or childhood events. Once these events or situations are addressed and worked through (possibly with the help of a therapist) then a person can overcome their depression and move forwards in their life. Often anti-depressants are used to facilitate this journey. Some people experience very persistant depression and find that they need to take anti-depressants continuously, over a long period of time, or indefinately, because there are brain-chemical imbalances that can't be easily corrected. Anti-depressants and psychological therapies can help people who continue to experience depression.
Do bench warrants ever go away?
Arrest (bench) warrants are valid until served or recalled by the court that issued them. Courts will occasionally recall warrants that are many (ten or more) years old, but it's more likely they will remain in file and on the automated databases. I once served an arrest warrant that was 13 years old on a woman I stopped for a traffic violation. The warrant was for failure to pay a fine for a leash law violation.
How does scoliosis bracing help?
Orthotic management of spinal disorders dates back at least to the Middle Ages. Some of the concepts underlying those primitive devices, notably three-point forces, remain valid today. Fabrication materials have progressed from metal and leather to light weight thermoplastics allowing many new designs and a new level of comfort for the patient.
Spinal bracing utilizes these primary objectives. Controlling back pain by limiting motion and unloading discs, vertebrae and other spinal structures by compressing the abdomen. Stabilizing weak or injured structures by immobilizing the spine. Providing three-point force systems to provide correction or prevent progression of a deformity.
The segment of the body that is being controlled generally classifies spinal bracing terminology. Sacroiliac (SIO), lumbosacral (LSO), thoracolumbosacral (TLSO), cervicothoracolumbosacral (CTLSO), cervical (CO) and cervicothoracic (CTO) orthoses. Control is described in terms of spinal flexion, extension, rotation and lateral bending.
Spinal orthoses are categorized as flexible, rigid or semi-rigid. Flexible orthoses or corsets are prescribed for relief of low back pain associated with degenerative disc disorders, trauma or postural deformities. Corsets are typically made of cotton and nylon materials. Corsets are used to de-weight spinal structures by increasing abdominal compression. Rigid stays and inserts can be added to restrict motion and act as a postural reminder. Most corsets are pre-fabricated and custom fit and modified to the patients specific needs.
Rigid orthoses are commonly custom fabricated and provide the most support to the area being treated. A body jacket or TLSO controls motion in all planes. Depending on the goals of the TLSO, design can be modified accordingly. A two piece front and back design is commonly used post operatively for ease of application while a front or back opening single piece design is commonly utilized when treating scoliosis. Velcro™ straps are most commonly used to fasten the closure on all orthoses today.
The Spine Cor brace has been voted among Scoliosis patients as being the best spine brace on the market.
I hope that has helped :)
Simone
PS I have Scoliosis, did not have a brace, only surgery in 1989 and then a plaster cast for 6 months
How do you do klapp's exercises for scoliosis?
It is no longer recommended for scoliosis sufferers to do Klapp's exercises. Studies have shown that doing the Klapp's exercises were causing problems with patients knees.
Why would the muscles on one side of the spine be more developed than the other side?
Unfortunately, I don't know the answer, but a physical therapist told me this is true of me. The muscles on the right side of my spine are more developed. I have a mild (approx. 12 degree Cobb angle) dextroscoliosis (bends to the right like a backwards C) of the cervical spine and levoscoliosis (bends to the left like a C) of the superior thoracic spine. One spine/pain MD told me the two might be related.
Scoliosis is primarily a neuro-hormonal condition that has it primary effects on the spine in the form of a curvature that develops in mostly adolscent girls between the ages of 12-14 years old during periods of rapid growth.
Why over woman many get disease scoliosis over man?
1. Scoliosis is NOT a DISEASE. It is a CONDITION.
2. Your question is grammatically incorrect.
3. It probably (don't quote me on this) has something to do with the second X chromosome. (Males have an X and a Y chromosome, and females have two X's)
