Introduction to Scoliosis

Scoliosis, commonly known as scoliosis, is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine that includes sequential abnormalities in the coronal, sagittal, and axial positions. In a normal person, the spine should look straight from behind and be symmetrical on both sides of the trunk. Scoliosis is suspected if the shoulders are unequal in the frontal view or the back is uneven in the posterior view. A full spinal X-ray should be taken in the standing position. If the orthopantomogram shows a lateral curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees, scoliosis is diagnosed. In mild scoliosis, there is usually no significant discomfort and no visible physical deformity. In more severe cases, scoliosis can affect the growth and development of infants and adolescents, cause deformities in the body, and in severe cases, affect cardiopulmonary function and even involve the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis. Mild scoliosis can be observed, while severe cases require surgery. Scoliosis is a common disease that jeopardizes adolescents and children, and the key is early detection and treatment. There are idiopathic, congenital and neuromuscular types of scoliosis, etc. Different types of scoliosis have different treatment options.