Scoliosis – Kyphosis
Scoliosis describes the curvature of the spine when viewed from the front or back. The body is curved sideways. This usually results in one shoulder being higher. Sometimes there is a hump on one side of the back, especially when bending forward. In this case, the ribs in the dorsal part of the rib cage […]
New Generation Scoliosis Surgeries
Scoliosis treatment can vary depending on the patient’s age, degree of curvature, symptoms and the type of deformity in the spine. New generation scoliosis treatments aim to improve the healing process of patients by using more minimally invasive approaches. Here are some of these new generation scoliosis treatment methods: 1. Tethered Scoliosis Surgery (VBT – […]
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adult scoliosis is a condition caused by age-related degenerative changes in the spine and usually occurs as a result of the ageing process. This type of scoliosis is associated with factors such as the resorption of bones in the spine, weakening of ligaments, muscle weakness and degeneration of intervertebral discs. It is also known that […]
Congenital Scoliosis: Congenital Scoliosis
Congenital scoliosis is a type of scoliosis that results from congenital anomalies in the development of the spine and is caused by defects in the formation and segmentation of the spine.This type of scoliosis occurs in the first 6 weeks of pregnancy due to defects in the basic stages of spinal development.Here is more information […]
Idiopathic Scoliosis: Scoliosis of Unknown Cause
Idiopathic scoliosis is a type of spinal curvature that causes sideways curvature of the spine and the cause of this curvature is unknown.Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spinal problem and usually begins in adolescence or late childhood.This type of scoliosis can affect people of many different ages and genders. Here is more information about […]
Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Scoliosis Due to Neurological-Muscular Diseases
Neuromuscular scoliosis is a type of scoliosis that causes curvature of the spine and is mainly caused by neurological or muscle-related pathologies.This type of scoliosis develops as a result of muscle weakness and imbalances due to problems in the spinal cord, muscles, nerves or neuromuscular components.Here is more information about neuromuscular scoliosis:- Definition Neuromuscular scoliosis […]