The month of June, as we approach its last days, has a feature; It's scoliosis awareness month. Scoliosis is a spine problem that occurs when the spine curves left or right or rotates around itself due to various reasons, with an incidence ranging between 0.2-6%. While it is more common in girls, it is thought that more than 150,000 children in Turkey have scoliosis. While it is not clear why scoliosis develops in 80% of cases, it is known that scoliosis occurs due to reasons such as nerve and muscle diseases (CP, muscular dystrophies, etc.), congenital anomalies, spinal tumors and infections.
Findings such as unequal shoulder levels in children at the beginning of their development years, a part of the back standing higher than the other parts, hip levels not being equal are noticed by the family and a specialist is consulted, and a definitive diagnosis is made by determining the location, level and degree of scoliosis using radiological imaging methods. It is important to diagnose scoliosis at an early age. The progression of scoliosis can be stopped and its regression can be achieved with a correct exercise program from an early age and, if necessary, bracing and exercise in later stages. If surgery is considered, the decision should be made not only according to the degree of curvature, but also according to personal characteristics, expectations and the effects of scoliosis on the quality of life.
Exercise with a physiotherapist for curvatures between 0-20 degrees,
For curvatures between 20-40 degrees. bracing and exercise with a physiotherapist.
In case of curvatures of 40 degrees and above, surgery is required if deemed necessary.
The best treatment option is the treatment option that is most suitable for the person. . Because scoliosis is individual, like fingerprints, and treatment options and degrees vary from person to person. The most important thing is that whether the decision for surgery is made or not, the individual with scoliosis must be supported with exercise. While exercise plays a corrective role in scoliosis that does not require surgery; In scoliosis requiring surgery, exercise can be used to prepare for surgery or to be obtained after surgery. The n position plays a protective role.
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