Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine - a disorder that typically occurs just before puberty, and is more common in girls. Schools and pediatricians screen for scoliosis; uneven shoulders or hips are often clues. If your child has a curvature, make sure you see your pediatrician regularly to monitor it. Scoliosis is sometimes temporary. Often, the curvature is mild enough that it doesn't require treatment. Doctors monitor scoliosis to determine if it's getting worse - and for some this may mean a brace or surgery.
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- Q How does scoliosis affect children differently than adults?
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Scoliosis typically occurs in children who are still growing, especially before entering puberty. Most cases of scoliosis in adults were actually present in the patient&apso;s childhood, but not diagnosed until adulthood. Usually children with... Full Answer
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- Q What can the blood test for scoliosis determine?
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It appears that this test is very useful. It predicts that one's curvature has higher or lower chances of progression. This might reduce the amount of radiation a child receives during the follow up by reducing the number of required follow up... Full Answer
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- Q What treatments may help the hip and leg pain from scoliosis?
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Degenerative scoliosis can cause spinal stenosis, which compresses the nerves in the spinal canal and causes sciatica. This sciatica can then be interpreted as hip or leg pain since the nerve runs from the spinal column into the foot. A... Full Answer
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- Q Are there alternative treatments for degenerative scoliosis?
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Dr. Steve Ventola, ChiropracticThere is always a wellness approach to any condition a person may have that can only help. In regards to alternative treatments for degenerative scoliosis first looking at improving lifestyle factors like nutritional intake, exercise therapy... Full Answer
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- Q How is degenerative scoliosis diagnosed?
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This can be diagnosed based on clinical examination by one's primary care physician. the extent of it can be best seen on multiple plain x-ray films. If this has been acquired after the age of 18 it is often due to degenerative disc disease,... Full Answer
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- Q How long does scoliosis last?
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Scoliosis is a life-long condition, but the curving of the spine itself primarily happens when the body is constantly growing. Mild cases of scoliosis may not be treated, so the spine will remain slightly curved throughout adulthood. In worse cases of... Full Answer
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- Q How is structural scoliosis diagnosed?
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Structural scoliosis is typically diagnosed first through a physical exam. The doctor will ask the child to bend over into a position that makes a spinal curve more visible. X-rays will confirm the diagnosis and show the curve of the spine more... Full Answer
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- Q Are there alternative treatments for scoliosis?
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Currently, there are no proven alternative treatments for scoliosis. Research has shown that alternative treatments, such as biofeedback, cannot cure or prevent scoliosis. Exercise has not been proven to affect change on scoliosis, but sufferers should... Full Answer
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