Scoliosis: understand the symptoms, diagnosis and forms of treatment

Scoliosis is a condition that should be diagnosed in advance so that the treatment can be more effective; Find out more about her

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal curvature of the spine and which affects 4% of the population, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And June is the month of awareness of this disease, so what do you say you know more?

The progressive diversion in the lumbar column can arise at any phase of life, but is more common in childhood and adolescence, precisely when growth is faster. In Brazil, which estimates that over 6 million people live with a certain degree of illness, in particular teenagers.

Although in many cases the curvature is discreet and asymptomatic, scoliosis can evolve and cause chronic pain, tiredness, postural imbalance and breathing difficulties in more serious paintings. In addition to the physical impact, the discomfort with the appearance and functional limitations directly influence emotional well -being and the quality of life, especially among the youngest ones.

Subsequently, find out The causes, the importance of early diagnosis and possible treatments of scoliosis:

Causes

There are several possible causes for scoliosis. However, the most common type of the condition is idiopathic, which presents itself without apparent cause and represents about 80% of cases. There are also congenital and neuromuscular forms (associated with diseases such as cerebral paralysis and muscle and degenerative dystrophies.

In all situations, early diagnosis can prevent the evolution of the curvature. “TODAY WEVE BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY MORES CASES THANKS TO THE EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO IMMAGING AND GREATER KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN PROFESSIONALS OF PRIMARY CARE AND EDUCATION Accelerate The Perception of Postural Asymmetries, “Reflects the Functional Neurosurgeon and Researcher of the Disciplines of the disciplines Neurosurgery at Unicamp, Dr. Marcelo Valadares.

Late diagnosis

Images and other specific tests can identify scoliosis. However, since the condition does not always cause pain in the early stages, it is diagnosed and is often discovered only much later.

Therefore, it is very important to make routine consultations with experts, since an early diagnosis in one’s life can significantly improve their well -being from there.

Treatment

Firstly, the treatment should be individualized and depends on the seriousness of the case, the age of the patient and the cause of scoliosis. In children and adolescents, the use of orthopedic jackets can be recommended to contain the progression of the curvature during the growth phase. In serious cases or when there is an important impact on the quality of life, surgery is indicated to correct deformity and stabilize the spine.

Among young adults, in particular those who have not been diagnosed in childhood, the treatment tends to give priority to the stabilization of curvature and pain relief. For this audience, physiotherapy, muscle strengthening, postural re -education. This in addition to the management of pain, which allows a functional and active life also with the presence of scoliosis.

In the elderly, scoliosis is generally of the degenerative type caused by the natural wear of the joints and spinal records over the years. This type of scoliosis can be accompanied by chronic pain, rigidity, limitation of movements. And in some cases the compression of the nerve roots, leading to symptoms such as tingling, weakness or irradiated legs.

In this phase of life, surgical treatment is only for very specific cases. Or those with neurological risk or intense pain that do not respond to conservative treatment. The treatment of scoliosis also requires a multidisciplinary approach to relieve the symptoms presented, avoid complications and preserve the functionality.

“When Scoliosis takes on a painful or limiting character, it is essential to intervene with a team. Finally, listening to the patient and understanding their complaints, we can create a therapeutic plan with conservative strategies. If well conducted, they are sufficient to preserve functional autonomy, control pain and guarantee the quality of life”, explains the neurosurgeone.

Source: Terra

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