Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine which develops in children just before and during puberty. This is a three-dimensional spine deformity characterized by side (>10°) and rotational curvature of the spine. One of the most common forms of Scoliosis is called adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which is genetic and affects 3% of children under the age of 16 and usually becomes evident in the early adolescence. Scoliosis types that are less common are caused by cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, neurological diseases, birth defects, or spinal injuries.

Signs And Symptoms

The earliest sign will be a change in the appearance of the child. The shoulders will become uneven, and one may become more prominent than the other. You may notice the waist becoming uneven with one hip sitting higher than the other. Sometimes the spine will twist, causing a rib on one side to stick out and causing discomfort for the child.

Conservative Treatment:

Effective treatment will reduce the risk of a curve progressing. More significant deformities may benefit from surgery before the deformity progresses. The most common non-surgical solution is brace treatment for mild to moderate scoliosis (25-40°). There are certain exercises used that can be guided by the physiotherapy and rehabilitation team that will be helpful as well.

Surgical Treatment:

More severe cases of scoliosis can be treated through different surgical techniques, including the use of the new magnetic growing rods device for early-onset scoliosis, anterior, posterior or combined spinal approaches for spinal correction and fixation, among others. The sooner detected, the better the outcome will be.

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Why Bonex?

At Bonex Klinik, innovative treatment plans are designed specific to cervical spine and neck treatment that addresses the source of pain. Our expert team of clinic staff is able to successfully explore which options of treatment are best for you after a thorough assessment. Using top-tier technology, Bonex Klinik doctors are able to address the source of pain and create a simple to understand patient care plan getting you back to life as soon as possible. We recognize that in seeking treatment you have many options. You will find an excellent team of healthcare professionals at Bonex Klinik with a specific collaborative planning team that will help you achieve the pain free outcomes you desire.

From diagnosis to discharge, spine treatment is developed by your highly trained team of specialists specific to what you require.