Pediatric Scoliosis: Understanding The Condition and Treatment Options
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What is Pediatric Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved sideways, this can often affect children. Usually, this condition doesn’t cause pain but it can be spotted by the symptoms of uneven shoulders and leg length. For mild cases, children need only to be monitored by a doctor, but for more severe cases, they may need braces or even surgery to cure the condition. About 2% of the population is affected by scoliosis, and while it can affect anyone of any age, it is most common among adolescents.
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Pediatric Scoliosis Treatment Options
Your doctor may recommend various treatment options based on a few factors. The type of scoliosis may affect the treatment, the degree of the curve of the spine, family history with scoliosis, and a patient's age, as the number of years a child has until reaching skeletal maturity can also affect the suggested treatments.
If your doctor monitoring the condition notices that the spinal curve is getting worse, they may recommend a brace to prevent any negative progression. These braces can include nighttime braces or all-day braces, depending on the severity or the doctor's suggestions. If a brace does not help with the curve of the spine, surgery may be necessary. This has historically been a very successful treatment option but is usually reserved for spinal curves of 45 degrees or more.
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