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Scoliosis
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a fusion of the spine. This causes one or two bends with a twist. This can cause a bulge in the back because the ribs rotate with the spine. The medical term for this bulge is gibbus.
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- Common Scoliosis Symptoms
- How is Scoliosis Diagnosed
- Treatment options for Scoliosis
- Exercise Therapy for Scoliosis
- Patient Experiences
- David Spine Centers
Common Scoliosis Symptoms
- Movement restriction
- Respiratory complaints
- (Chronic) pain complaints
- Fatigue
How is Scoliosis Diagnosed
The diagnosis is made by a specialist orthopedic doctor. If you notice that your child has a crooked back or uneven shoulders, it is wise to make an appointment with the general practitioner. The general practitioner can arrange for a referral to an orthopedic doctor. The orthopedist will examine the back and make an X-ray. On this X-ray, he/she can see how bad the twisting (Cobb’s angle) is and if there is scoliosis.
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Treatment Options for Scoliosis
The orthopedic doctor and you yourself determine which treatment is suitable and what you have confidence in. The aim of the treatment of scoliosis is to stop further fusion in the back.
Exercise Therapy for Scoliosis
Observation: The orthopaedist regularly checks scoliosis by means of a back examination and possible X-rays.
Exercise therapy: Special exercises are prescribed to improve posture, strength, mobility, and breathing.
Brace treatment: The curvature is corrected with a back brace.
Surgery: During this procedure, the spine is corrected and fixed with screws and rods.
Scoliosis, unfortunately, does not go away by itself. Scoliosis can even worsen while you are still growing. It is therefore important to diagnose the disorder at the earliest possible stage.
Patient Experiences
David has treated more than a million people with back pain in more than 25 countries over the last 10 years. Read the patient experiences on our blog page.
David Spine Centers
David is the largest supplier of medical spine equipment for back pain worldwide with more than 400 intelligent installations. At these locations, certified physiotherapists are trained to guide people with back pain using medical Exercise Therapy guidelines. Visit our reference page for more information about a spine center in your own country/area.
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