Scoliosis can be recognized by a watchful eye:
Lateral curvature or abnormal hump or inward dimple.
Shoulders and hips not standing symmetrically
Presence of a second curve in addition to the first curve
Back and/or low back pain
Shortening in height
A gradual decrease in walking distance over the years
Clothes do not fit the body properly (such as asymmetrical skirt or dress lines in girls)
Difficulty in standing up after sitting for a long time, having difficulty in the first steps of walking
Prominent scapular protrusion on one side
Shortness of breath and fatigue
Loss of strength and numbness in the legs
One shoulder protruding forward and above the other
Skin abnormalities such as increased back ridge, dimples, color changes
Asymmetry in the rump pits of the rump
Right or left shift in body balance
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Abnormal arms or legs.
The disproportionate shortness of the trunk compared to the legs
Balance disorders
Tests for Scoliosis:
Rib protrusion in a child who tries to touch the ground with both hands without bending his knees during physical examination Asymmetry in the hip or waist brings to mind scoliosis and scoliosisometry (a device that measures the amount of curvature of the spine) measurements are made. Diagnosis is made by X-ray scoliosis film, which covers the entire spine, taken in different positions. In these films, the angle between the vertebrae (Cobb angle) at which the curvature begins and ends is measured and the patient is followed according to the progression of this angle over time.
When the diagnosis of scoliosis is made, MRI should be done for the cause and the patient should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon. CT may be requested, especially if your doctor considers more detailed imaging of the bone necessary. EMG, SSEP; Electrophysiological tests such as MEP may also be ordered.
