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Most cases of scoliosis are detected when the curvature is mild or moderate
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Full information about scoliosis illustrated with pictures
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What is scoliosis? What is the prevalence globally and local
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There are two options for management of Scoliosis: bracing, and
surgical correction. Most cases of scoliosis are detected when the
curvature is mild or moderate, and are treated successfully with
non-operative management alone. |
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For curves between 10° and 29° and in the absence of progression, observation alone is recommended. |
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Doctors follow patients without treatment and re-examine them every 4 to 6 months when the patient is still growing (is skeletally immature) and has an idiopathic curve of less than 25 degrees. |
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Doctors advise patients to wear a brace to stop a curve from getting any worse when the patient: |
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is still growing and has an idiopathic curve that is
more than 25 to 30 degrees.
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has at least 2 years of growth remaining, has an
idiopathic curve that is between 20 and 29 degrees, and,
if a girl, has not had her first menstrual period.
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is still growing and has an idiopathic curve between
20 and 29 degrees that is getting worse.
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Bracing is recommended for skeletally immature individuals with
curves between 30° and 40°. |
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Some adolescents find wearing the brace 16 to 23 hours every day
difficult. Braces can be uncomfortable, unattractive, hot, and can
make a child self-conscious even though well disguised under
clothing. |
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Families frequently inquire as to whether exercise, posture, mattresses, shoes
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