Mental Disorders: The Role Of Scoliosis In Children

In conclusion, scoliosis may vary from your family and genetics also comes from bad posture and balance. Scoliosis does vary in different types and is mostly to be seen in males rather than females. During the process of having scoliosis you may have lower/upper back and neck pain. If you do not know whether you have scoliosis or not you may see a physician to determine so. As a result , surgery is the only long lasting way to cure scoliosis and doctor’s visits is the only way to prevent

After a quick x-ray I wait for the doctor for what seems like hours, when she finally enters the room she looks in my eyes and says the exact word I was praying not to hear... “unfortunately”. My heart drops, she continues, “The x-rays showed a significant change in your curve.” I sit there, staring at the doctor, pale faced and in shock. When you have scoliosis, your spinal curve is measured in degrees, at around a 20 degree curve you would be

I grew up, as a child, normally like everyone else. In the fifth grade there was this girl in my class who, may I say, looked like The Hunchback of Notre Dame. At least that’s how I would have described it when I was that age. I used to feel really sorry for her because people bullied her for looking the way she did. I didn’t know the condition she had until two years later when I was diagnosed with the same thing. I was diagnosed with scoliosis—a sideways curvature of the spine—it was only mild, so there was nothing to be concerned about. As my body grew, the curves in my back increased to the point where the only option to slow their progress was for me to wear a back brace. The brace that I wore was composed of hard plastic that covered

There are three different types of musculoskeletal disorders that effect the spinal column: Lordosis, Kyphosis, and Scoliosis. Scoliosis effects the largest amount of people and also effects the widest range of ages. There are three different types of scoliosis and they are categorized by the age at which the deformity developed. Infantile scoliosis develops from birth to 4 years old, juvenile scoliosis develops from 4 to 9 years old, and adolescent scoliosis develops from 10 to 18 years. Scoliosis is most commonly developed in the adolescent stage, it compromises approximately 80 percent of all scoliosis cases (Baaj, 2017). Any

This can be due to several causes such as fatigue, overuse, or improper muscle use. Muscle strains usually occur in the back in the lower back, neck, or shoulder (Healthline, 2015). The mid back, or thoracic back, is both a unique and complex anatomical structure. The complexity that makes the back so unique also predisposes the back to injury. Twelve vertebral bones comprise the thoracic spinal column, the ribs, muscles, tendons, nerves, discs, and blood vessels according to Martini (Martini et al, 2014). These tissues function to give support to the upper body while aiding in the movement of the upper body and arms. Vertebrae T1-T10 articulate with each rib in two locations, and restricts mobility of this area of the spine (Martini et al,

Hi my name is Dr. Allen and I am from the Pediatric Orthopedic Department. Today I want educate you on the most common diseases and conditions that we see here in this department. Our first condition we will discuss is Kyphosis (curvature of the spine). Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) is a condition in which the curve in the spine is measuring 50 degrees or greater. Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) can be congenital (present at birth) or it can be something that develops later in life. If a child is not born with the curvature in the spine, the cause of Kyphosis (curvature of the spine), can be a number of things ranging from Spina bifida (split spine), Osteogenesis

However, other forms of SMA exist that affect distal muscles more so than proximal muscles. The lower extremity muscles tend to be more affected or affected earlier than the upper extremity muscles. A scoliosis may appear due to muscles that control the spine are affected. The most severe symptoms include muscles that are affected that control breathing or swallowing. Others include feeding difficulty, lack of head control, little movement, and poor muscle

Normal spines during examinations will have the lower part of the back curving inward that will round the shoulders as well. When scoliosis affects the spine and ribs. There will usually be a noticeable uneven shape in the shoulders or the hips. This is because there is either a structure or non-structured curve that causes scoliosis. Doctors will consider the shape and then look at the location, direction, and then its magnitude. There are different factors that can cause or lead to having scoliosis. In small children that have muscle or bone problems their vertebrae may change as they grow older. The article states that many cases of scoliosis go unknown without a cause. There are many doctors that see scoliosis as being genetically passed down or from a serious spine injury. If the patient is older it can be a case of lumbar scoliosis that may be linked with osteoporosis.

Untreated, scoliosis progressively impacts one's life, especially through puberty's growth spurts. Scoliosis stunts growth and puts dangerous pressure on vital organs, such as the heart, liver, and lungs.

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It is diagnosed by using the bend over test and measuring the angle of your spine. I was screened during gym class and was told I had scoliosis in the lumbar region of my back. The nurse said that it was not bad but could progress over time because I wasn’t finished growing. She gave me a referral to get X-rays and an accurate measurement of the degree of my curve. This was absolutely frightening as a middle schooler; receiving news that you are deformed and have something wrong with you. We scheduled an appointment to see the doctor and had X-rays two weeks later. The doctor said that my degree was at 23. This was not a terrible number, but due to growth spurts yet to come, it could worsen. He recommended a back brace and possible surgery with Herrington rods if my degree went above 40. We went home and I had so many emotions going through my head. I was scared of the possibility of surgery and that I might not be able to have kids because of the rods. I was also embarrassed that I had something wrong with me and just wanted to be normal. Lastly, I was angry that my fall in cheerleading caused this to advance

“Thoracic curve, 37 degrees, lumbar curve, 18 degrees.” This is the type of language I’m used to hearing now because I have scoliosis. I was diagnosed when I was fourteen, but with multiple doctors saying the curves wouldn’t get worse, I continued doing competitive dance. When I got an x-ray a year later, the curves had worsened. A doctor told me I had to quit dance; otherwise, I would end up needing surgery, which might not be beneficial in the long run. I quit dance to avoid surgery, and when my family finally found a doctor who could help correct scoliosis, I started treatment.

Prognosis for a child with scoliosis can be like any other teen, and most can look forward to normal active lives. The outcome would depend greatly on the severity, age and amount of time left for bone growth (Scoliosis Research Society, 2016). Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the outcome for the child. Furthermore, idiopathic scoliosis does not typically result in pain or neurological problems. The spinal curve itself does not put pressure on the lungs or heart, so it would be abnormal for the patient to experience shortness of breath or pain (Scoliosis Research Society, 2016). If this occurs, it is important for the patient to receive medical treatment.

Your spine is made up of 24 vertebrae, seven cervical, twelve thoracic and five lumbar. Cervical is the neck region, the thoracic region is the upper back and the thoracic is in the lower back, added onto the spine is your sacrum and your coccyx. The vertebra is the protection and support system for the spinal cord. The spine gives stability, gives moment in all direction and still returns back to normal shape, gives a place for attachment for flexible bands and elastic cords, is a shock absorber. An exaggerated curve in the thoracic region is referred to as kyphosis, and one in the lumbar region to as a kyphosis, and one in the lumbar region is referred to as a lordosis. Kyphosis curves have a backward convexity. Lordotic curves have a forward convex curve. A lateral deviation of the spine is called scoliosis.1

Depending on the severity of the curvature, different treatment methods are implemented to attack this abnormality of the spine. Although the effectiveness of using plastic back braces to deter the curvature is still to be determined, doctors still generally use this method for smaller curves. In recent years, doctors have been employing a minimally invasive surgical approach for larger curves, one that requires surgeons to only make a few small incisions along the spine, rather than the traditional two-foot incision along the spine. This technique is by far the most radical treatment since the first scoliosis surgery took place in the early 1900s.

Scoliosis is a complex deformity or curvature of the spine and entire torso and has been recognized clinically for centuries (Asher, Marc A.). “For a few of the patients an underlying cause can be determined, including congenital changes, secondary changes related to neuropathic or myopathic conditions, or later in life from degenerative spondylosis. However, the cause of most scoliosis is not known and since about 1922 such patients have been diagnosed as having idiopathic scoliosis (Asher, Marc A.).”