Scoliosis: Review of Diagnosis and Treatment
Abstract
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity consisting of lateral and rotation of the vertebrae. The causes of scoliosis are varied and classified broadly as congenital, neuromuscular, idiopathic and spinal curvature cause by secondary reasons. The essential components of diagnostics are patient history, physical examination, and radiographs. The scoliometer is a very useful and safe tool in diagnostic and management of scoliosis. The treatment scoliosis is based on age, curve management and risk of progression. It includes observation, orthotic magnitude and surgical correction with fusion. These and other authors’ observations indicate that bracing is the most efficient non-surgical method of treatment for idiopathic scoliosis patients with 25-45 curvature according to Cobb.
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