What to do with scoliosis in children? The harm is immeasurable

Some children suffer from scoliosis, a bad symptom, which is congenital, while others are caused by acquired bad habits. At present, the treatment of scoliosis can be divided into two categories, namely rehabilitation treatment and surgical treatment. Rehabilitation treatment is suitable in the early stage, while surgical treatment is best in the late stage.

The appearance abnormalities caused by early scoliosis are not obvious, so it is often difficult for non-specialist doctors to detect them during physical examinations and surveys. Most children's scoliosis is discovered by their parents when their children are taking a bath or wearing less clothes. Some are discovered accidentally during chest X-ray examinations for other diseases. If your child is tall and thin and has the following signs: one side of the waist or back is higher when standing and bending forward; the neckline and shoulders are uneven, and one side of the back is abnormally bulging; girls' breasts are asymmetrically developed; there are wrinkles on one side of the waist; one hip is higher than the other; the lower limbs on both sides are not of equal length, etc. If these abnormalities occur, you should immediately go to a specialist department in the hospital for examination (pediatric orthopedics, pediatric rehabilitation, or orthopedics) to find out whether you have scoliosis.

Treatment for scoliosis can be divided into two categories, rehabilitation and surgery. Rehabilitation treatment for patients with early and mild scoliosis is an effective treatment method that is internationally recognized, including: rehabilitation assessment, brace therapy, pneumatic weight loss training, gymnastics, electrical stimulation, traction therapy, and the use of correct biomechanics to train the lumbar and back muscle strength and relieve pain on a spinal correction chair. Rehabilitation therapy is a comprehensive treatment method, and its effectiveness depends on the correctness of the doctor's guidance and the patient's persistence. Many reports have shown that rehabilitation therapy can effectively control the development of scoliosis and improve body posture, further reducing the possibility of surgical treatment.

If the Cobb's angle is greater than 40° or the scoliosis is found to be rapidly worsening, surgical treatment should be considered. Respiratory function and muscle strength rehabilitation training should also be performed before and after the operation to achieve the best surgical results for the child. For congenital scoliosis and some special types of scoliosis, if the primary or secondary curvature worsens, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. People should not delay the best time for surgery due to concerns about the impact of surgery on height.