How many types of scoliosis are there?

How many types of scoliosis are there?

While people are most familiar with three main types of scoliosis, there are actually four types that can develop: congenital, neuromuscular, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and adult de novo scoliosis. While these different types have different causes and age groups they affect, they progressive relatively the same.

What type of scoliosis is most common?

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis. It tends to run in families and affects girls eight times as often as it affects boys.

What are the types of scoliosis curves?

Types of Scoliosis Based on Spinal Curve

• Thoracic scoliosis: The curve is located in the mid (thoracic) spine.
• Lumbar scoliosis: The curve is located in the lower (lumbar) spine.
• Thoracolumbar scoliosis: Vertebrae from both the thoracic and lumbar spinal sections are involved in the curvature.

What are the 3 curvature of the spine?

Your spine is made up of three segments. When viewed from the side, these segments form three natural curves. The “c-shaped” curves of the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine) are called lordosis. The “reverse c-shaped” curve of the chest (thoracic spine) is called kyphosis.

At what age is scoliosis usually diagnosed?

Scoliosis can develop in infancy or early childhood. However, the primary age of onset for scoliosis is 10-15 years old, occurring equally among both genders. Females are eight times more likely to progress to a curve magnitude that requires treatment.

What happens if scoliosis is left untreated in adults?

If left untreated, scoliosis can worsen and have serious long-term physical and emotional complications. Severe scoliosis, where the curvature exceeds 50 degrees, can cause the spine to rotate, which can lead to decreased lung capacity and heart problems.

Can you straighten scoliosis without surgery?

“The appropriate treatment depends on the magnitude of the curve, the location of the curve in the spine and the child’s developmental stage of maturity in their bones.” Nonsurgical treatments for scoliosis include observation, physical therapy, the Schroth method, bracing and Mehta casting.

How do they fix scoliosis in adults?

How is scoliosis in adults treated?

1. pain medication such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
2. physical therapy to increase core muscle strength.
3. postural training.
4. weight maintenance.
5. activity modification.

Can I live a normal life with scoliosis?

Most people with scoliosis are able to live normal lives and can do most activities, including exercise and sports. The condition does not usually cause significant pain or any other health problems, and tends to stay the same after you stop growing – see a GP if it gets any worse.

How should you sleep if you have scoliosis?

In terms of sleeping position, the best position for someone with scoliosis is to sleep flat on their back. The use of pillows to fill the gaps between the back and the mattress help to keep the spine in a straight and neutral position.

How long does it take to correct scoliosis?

Typically, a young person will miss about six weeks of school and may take about six months to return to their normal activities, although recovery time varies between individuals. As with any surgery, there are risks of surgery for scoliosis.

Will scoliosis get worse with age?

Scoliosis is a progressive condition – it does tend to get worse as you age. However, scoliosis is somewhat unusual in that it does not have what we might call a “predictable trajectory” – this is to say that you cannot simply assume that after X years, scoliosis will have increased by X degrees.