Scoliosis is one of the most common spinal disorders in society. Failure to treat scoliosis causes serious posture disorders. Early diagnosis is very important for the treatment of scoliosis. Mentioning that scoliosis is 4 times more common in girls than boys, Dr. Instructor Member Mehmet Akif Çaçan said, “For a curvature to be scoliosis, it must be at least 10 degrees or more. The younger the age at first diagnosis and the greater the curvature, the greater the probability of progression. These curvatures usually begin before puberty and are progressive. After puberty, the progression of the patient stops with the maturation of the skeletal system.
Curvature is progressive
Dr. Instructor Member Mehmet Akif Çaçan stated that the spine should be straight like a ruler when viewed from the front, and said, “The curvature of the spine that develops sideways when viewed from the front is called scoliosis. For a curvature to be scoliosis, it must be at least 10 degrees or more. In scoliosis, besides lateral curvature, rotation also occurs, that is, the spine rotates around itself. This causes asymmetry in the rib cage. One of the most important problems in scoliosis is the progressive curvature. The younger the age at first diagnosis and the greater the curvature, the greater the probability of progression.
CARRYING THE WRONG BAGS CAUSES CURVES
Dr. Instructor Pointing out that there are two types of scoliosis in general, Çaçan continued: “First of all, there is no problem in the structure of the spine in nonstructural scoliosis, there is another problem that causes curvature. Problems include herniated disc, unilateral leg shortness, hip joint problems, There are situations such as tumors and carrying the wrong bag. When the condition causing the curvature is treated, the curvature also improves. If we examine the structural scoliosis, there is a disorder in the structure of the spine (bone, joint and muscle). The curvature is permanent, no improvement is seen. We can divide the structural scoliosis into 3 types in general First, congenital scoliosis, that is, congenital scoliosis, usually has a severe curvature. This can be caused by a drug taken during pregnancy, radiation, as well as a genetic disorder or folic acid deficiency. The second type of scoliosis is neuromuscular scoliosis. As a result of discomfort in the muscles that keep the spine stable It occurs with the curvature of the spine and progresses rapidly.Final scoliosis t is idiopathic scoliosis. It is the most common type of scoliosis, seen in 80 to 90 percent of the population, but the cause is unknown. Diagnosis is made by excluding other possible causes. These curvatures usually begin before puberty and are progressive.
X-RAY MUST BE TAKEN FOR THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS
Drawing attention to the need for an x-ray of the entire spine for a correct diagnosis, Assoc. Dr. Çaçan said, “Usually, asymmetry occurs in the chest. When looking at the spine from the back, one shoulder stands lower than the other. The scapula on one side is more prominent and asymmetry is seen in the waistband. Asymmetry in the back becomes more evident when the person leans forward and the size of the curvature is determined by measurements made on x-rays. The diagnosis is made by understanding the type of scoliosis according to the measurements. After puberty, the patient’s progression stops with the maturation of the skeletal system.
USE A CORSET TO SLOW THE PROGRESS OF THE CURVE
Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Akif Çaçan stated that the scoliosis treatment is planned individually and gave the following information: “The treatment of scoliosis varies according to the type and size of the curvature and the age of the patient. Today, non-surgical and surgical methods are used in the treatment of scoliosis. Non-surgical methods are mostly used for patients with low curvature. It is used to slow down the progression. The most important of these are brace and exercise. The most common idiopathic scoliosis, curves below 20 degrees are often only followed. For larger and risky curves, a corset is used. Curvatures above 40 degrees are usually treated with surgery. Congenital i.e. Surgical treatment is often required in congenital scoliosis. There are fusion or non-fusion methods in surgery, and these are applied according to the patient’s needs.”