Experts state that scoliosis, popularly known as spinal curvature, can be corrected with early diagnosis and treatment without the need for surgery.
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op.Dr. Hamza Hakan Türk said that spinal curvature is seen in children and elderly people and said: "The important part for us is the disorders seen in children. There are different types of spinal curvatures. Congenital diseases are conditions that we can easily diagnose and treat as soon as the baby is born. Apart from that, it is the part that causes more problems in the society, which starts at the age of 9-10, whose cause is unknown, and which can cause serious problems due to curvature of the spine and trunk in later periods, especially respiratory lung failure and posture disorder. We need to raise public awareness on these issues,” he said.
- “IT CAN BE UNDERSTOOD BY ARM LENGTH, SHOULDER BONE AND SHOULDER ALIGNMENT”
Op.Dr. Hamza Hakan Türk said the following about how families can understand whether their children have scoliosis: “The first thing that may attract the attention of families in understanding this disorder is that the two shoulders are not equal or when we look at the patient's back without anything on him, the two shoulder blades do not stand in the same symmetry with each other. These are generally not taken seriously and can be skipped. It would be beneficial for children with length differences in both arms and unequal shoulder blades to be examined by a specialist doctor. In advanced stages of such disorders, serious surgical interventions and major surgeries are required.”
- “SPINAL CURVATURE CAN BE CORRECTED WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SURGERY”
Stating that such disorders can be corrected without the need for surgery with early diagnosis and diagnosis, Türk said, "If the disease is diagnosed in the early period, even if it requires surgery, we can correct this disease with smaller surgeries in the early period rather than performing larger surgeries in the future. Physical therapy and muscle strengthening are important in the diseases we detect in the early stages. We can also start corset treatment for moderate illnesses. In more advanced cases, other than surgery We have no additional option. "Even if surgery is necessary, our surgical results are very successful with correct and early diagnosis," he said.
Op.Dr. emphasized that spinal curvature (scoliosis) in children can be prevented through consumption of milk and dairy products and sports activities. Hamza Hakan Türk,“The most important factor in such disorders is the genetic factor. We have no chance of taking any precautions against the genetic factor. After making the diagnosis, we take some precautions, but there is nothing we can do to prevent the disease. Apart from this, this disorder can also be seen without genetics. The nutrition of the child comes first in taking precautions. "Children's consumption of milk and dairy products, breastfeeding during the newborn period, and participation of 8-9 year old children in sports activities are issues that need to be taken into consideration to prevent these diseases," he said.
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