Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that can be seen in the chest or lumbar regions. In a normal and healthy spine, the vertebrae extend in a straight line from top to bottom, that is, in the neck, back and waist regions when viewed from the back. In scoliosis, the vertebrae are displaced to the right or left. These bends can be in only one part of the spine, or they can be in multiple parts of the spine and in different directions.
Scoliosis mostly occurs in adolescence and if it is not intervened in the early stages, it can cause irreparable damage to both the image and the heart and respiratory system. Inequality between the levels of the shoulders, skew in the lumbar pits, protrusion of one side of the backbone, bone bulge on one side of the back (bump appearance on the scapula), shifting of the body balance to the right or to the left are the symptoms of scoliosis. There may be fatigue in the spine as a result of sitting or standing for a long time. Constant pain can be felt as a result of straining the ligaments. As the spine bends sideways, a second curvature may occur in the opposite direction in order to maintain balance. The greater the initial curvature of the spine, the more likely the condition will progress further after growth is complete.
It is not known exactly what causes scoliosis. Scoliosis, which is seen in approximately 2 to 4% of the society, may be congenital or may occur in childhood and adulthood. Scoliosis is 10 times more common in girls. It can be congenital or due to diseases such as polio, cerebral palsy or muscle wasting. Early diagnosis of scoliosis, especially around the age of 10, is of great importance for the treatment process.
Corset treatment and surgical options are used for the treatment of scoliosis, which can cause various health problems. It is applied in patients who cannot be stopped with corset treatment or who have high curvatures in their application to the physician, and almost complete recovery is achieved in many patients.
