Scoliosis treatment
in Mumbai
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that occurs in infants as well as adults. Severe scoliosis causes chronic pain and disability in the affected region of the spine. Go through this article to learn more about scoliosis treatment in Mumbai.
What is scoliosis?
- Scoliosis is a condition that usually occurs in the adolescent stage
- It is an abnormal side curvature in the spinal cord, specifically in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions.
- Scoliosis can be mild in the early stages but can get worse as the child grows.
- Serious spinal curves can lessen the space within the chest and affect the lungs, which causes breathing problems.
What are the types of scoliosis?
There are three types of scoliosis: idiopathic, congenital, and neuromuscular scoliosis.
Idiopathic scoliosis
Idiopathic scoliosis is the largest category with indefinite causes. It’s a common type of scoliosis that develops during the adolescent stage.
Idiopathic disease is divided into the following age groups:
- Infants: from 0 to 3 years
- Juvenile: from 4 to 10 years
- Puberty: from 11 to 18 years
- Adult: aged 18 and up
Congenital scoliosis is caused by a birth defect in one or more vertebrae in any part of the spine.
A strange curve in the spine is what causes the vertebrae to be out of place. Because these abnormalities are present from birth and grow with age, they are usually discovered in their early stages.
Neuromuscular scoliosis is the second most common kind of scoliosis that is caused by problems with the nerves or muscles.
This scoliosis is related to cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, trauma (shock), the spinal cord, and spina bifida.
Neuromuscular scoliosis gets worse faster than idiopathic scoliosis and is usually fixed through surgery.
What are the symptoms of scoliosis?
There are several symptoms that indicate scoliosis, so here are some of them:
- Leaning of the whole body at one side
- Uneven shoulders
- Uneven waist
- Skin texture changes, such as dimples, color anomalies, and hairy patches, appear along the spine.
- The head has not centered accurately above the pelvis
- Both sides of rib cages are of dissimilar heights
- Uneven hips
The above-mentioned symptoms are most likely to occur if you have scoliosis.
What causes scoliosis?
The cause of scoliosis is still unknown because the doctor doesn’t have a reason for it, but it’s believed that it comes from genetic factors.
Here are a few causes of scoliosis identified by doctors:
Muscular dystrophy
It refers to a group of genetic disorders that lead to weakness of the muscles.
A bunch of neuromuscular disorders affect the mobility, stability, and overall function of the nervous system.
When an infant is born with lateral curvature of the spine (Spina Bifida), which is nothing but a birth defect.
Trauma or any sudden shock occurs during any accident and gives rise to spinal damage or injury.
Infections such as bacterial or fungal infections in any part of the body that carry blood through the spine can cause scoliosis.
How is scoliosis diagnosed?
Before the diagnosis process, your doctor is most likely to go over your medical history. Some physical (neurological) exams are done to check your muscle weakness, numbness, and abnormal reflexes.
After this, some imaging tests are done for a detailed analysis of the affected region, which includes
X-rays make pictures that help doctors figure out what is wrong with the vertebrae in the spine.
The electromagnetic rays provide an outline of the joints, which can indicate malformations, fractures, infections, and so on.
CT scan produces a precise image of internal anatomy such as rupture bones, lateral curvature in the spine, etc.
A dye is injected into the veins to reveal clear images of internal organs.
It provides a higher-quality version of images compared to X-rays.
In general, your doctor might suggest an MRI if you are feeling numb, weak, uncomfortable, or have any strange reflexes.
Magnetic resonance imaging enables us to get detailed information about scoliosis.
With the help of a magnetic field and computer technology, images of the body’s structures are made in 3D for this test.
What are the treatments available for scoliosis disease?
Depending on the scoliosis condition, treatment varies. If children have mild curves, no specific treatment is required, but if it gets worse, treatment is necessary.
In the case of moderate-to-severe curves, treatments are essential to avoid further complications.
Treatments are available in non-surgical and surgical ways.
Non-surgical procedure includes
- Casting can be a good way for babies or toddlers with curved spines to get better and reduce the risk of future problems.
- It's performed to treat scoliosis conditions in infants.
- That was due to three different causes: congenital, neurological, and idiopathic (undetermined).
- If the curves are in a moderate range and the bones are still growing, then braces are recommended by your doctor.
- Braces help prevent sideways curvature, and you will always be asked to wear the brace.
- But once the excess bone stops growing, a brace is not necessary at all.
Note : Braces cannot cure or reverse the scoliosis condition
Chiropractic treatment
- Chiropractic treatment can be an adequate option for reducing the discomfort of scoliosis.
- This treatment does not completely heal the curvature, pain, and disability, but it can be an effective way to reduce them.
The surgical procedure includes the following:
Spinal fusion
- In spinal fusion surgery, one or more vertebrae are fused to fix the spinal curvature.
- Bone pieces or bone material are positioned between the vertebrae.
- The fused spine is supported by metal rods, hooks, wire, and screws.
- When a child has scoliosis and it gets worse quickly, a surgeon may put in one or more expandable rods.
- Expandable rods aid in height adjustment during a child's growing years.
- Every 3–6 months, rods are extended with surgery or a remote control system.
- Vertebral body tethering is a surgical procedure for correcting idiopathic scoliosis.
- This surgery improves spinal mobility and heals the curvature in the following ways:
- It i to remove a damas usedged or ruptured disc.
- Inserting a bone graft in the inter-body space
What are the complications of spinal surgery?
The complications of spinal surgery are:
- Excessive Bleeding
- Infection at the surgical site
- Discomfort and pain
- Nerve or spinal cord damage
- Negative outcomes from surgery( unable to heal)
We at One Spine Clinic offer best-in-class spine surgery and treatments in Mumbai. Our spine specialists have been performing scoliosis surgery for several years with a high success rate. Our team makes sure you receive the best scoliosis treatment in Mumbai.
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