How can thoracic scoliosis be corrected?

Thoracic scoliosis can be corrected in different ways depending on the age of the patient. The main treatment modalities are corrective braces and surgery. 1. Before 18 years of age: For patients 18 years of age and older, if development is not yet complete, thoracic scoliosis is actually a muscular scoliosis, and the bones are in good condition, which can be effectively corrected by wearing a brace. 2. After 18 years of age: Most of the patients after 18 years of age have fully developed bones, and the use of braces is not enough to correct the developed bones. In this case, it is recommended to choose the appropriate surgical treatment according to the patient’s own condition after CT and MRI examinations. The general principle of treatment for thoracic scoliosis is early detection and early treatment, aiming at detecting the disease before the developmental period, and using a brace to deal with the disease, which will cause less damage.