Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Causes Symptoms and Treatment Options

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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Causes,
Symptoms Treatment Options

• Scoliosis is a spine disorder that is
  characterized by the abnormal lateral curve of
  the human spine. The spine of the patient
  affected by the Scoliosis is curved sideways and
  in severe cases even undergoes a rotation too.
  Scoliosis can affect any part of the spine but
  the most common regions happen to be the middle
  and lower back.
• And several types of Scoliosis affect both
  children and adolescents and the most common form
  is the Scoliosis for which the exact causes are
  unknown, called Idiopathic Scoliosis.
  Approximately 85 of the Scoliosis cases are
  Idiopathic and this Idiopathic Scoliosis can be
  further classified into three types based on the
  age of onset
• Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis (Birth to 2 years)
• Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (3 to 9 years)
• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (10- 18 years)

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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most
  common type of Scoliosis suffered by children
  between the ages of 10 and 18. As the onset of
  the curve coincides with the growth spurt of the
  children, the possibility of curve progression
  increases, severely impacting the body anatomy
  over time.
• In most cases, the curve is mild, painless, stays
  stable and does not cause breathing or movement
  problems. However, in a few cases, the curve
  progresses making the spinal curve more
  pronounced resulting in breathing and structural
  problems. For the reasons unknown, the
  progression of the curve occurs more commonly in
  girls than in boys.

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Causes of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Though the causes of Idiopathic Scoliosis are not
  identified, ongoing research indicates the
  genetic and environmental basis for AIS. Hormonal
  problems, nervous system abnormalities abnormal
  muscle or bone growth are some of the other
  factors that might be playing a role in the onset
  of AIS, according to the recent studies.

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Symptoms of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

• In most cases, Adolescent Idiopathic
  Scoliosis can be the painless condition. But the
  healthcare providers can verify the disorder by
  checking the following signs and symptoms of
  Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Rib cage positioned at an uneven angle (different
  height)
• Uneven waist and hips.
• Torso leaning to one side.
• Uneven shoulders (one or both shoulder blades
  stick out)
• Head not centred directly above the pelvis.

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Symptoms of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is usually
  identified by the family member, paediatrician or
  general physician or during the school screening.
  Upon screening, parents must consult a Scoliosis
  Specialist as soon as possible as early diagnosis
  can make the scoliosis treatment easy and
  straight forward.
• The diagnosis begins with a medical history
  check-up and physical examination. Imaging
  studies (X-rays) are performed to evaluate the
  tilt or rotation that is causing the spinal
  curvature and asses the skeletal maturity of the
  patient.

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Treatment Options for Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis

• Treatment for the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  by Spine Specialist depends on the location, size
  of the curve and the patients remaining growth.
  Observation, bracing and spine surgery is three
  treatment options for Adolescent Idiopathic
  Scoliosis. Patients with a curve between 0-20
  are put in observation to note any progression in
  the curve. Regular follow-ups are performed by
  the spine specialists to check for the
  progression. Bracing is used to treat patients
  with curves between 20-40 and still have a
  sizeable growth remaining. While brace may not
  correct the curvature, but it does help in
  stopping the curving from progressing given that
  the patient wears it as recommended by the spine
  specialist. For the spinal curves above 40,
  surgery is usually recommended to correct
  the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
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• Dr. Jwalant Mehta, who is the Best Spine
  Specialist in U.K who can help you in treating
  the Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis problem.

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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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