Is Thoracic Scoliosis in Women Dangerous?

Female thoracic scoliosis may affect breathing and bone development if the scoliosis is severe, leading to the hazards of hunchback and long short legs. In the early stage of female thoracic scoliosis, there will be no special clinical symptoms. From the appearance, it will be seen that the front of the patient’s chest or back is in a deformed state, affecting its appearance. If the scoliosis is serious, there may be deformity of the chest, compressing the lungs and affecting normal breathing. It may also affect the normal growth and development of the sternum, resulting in high shoulders and low shoulders. In severe cases of thoracic scoliosis, there is also pelvic tilt and short legs in the lower limbs. Therefore, once a patient is diagnosed with thoracic scoliosis, timely intervention is needed. Normal body shape is maintained by wearing appropriate braces or immobilizers and, if necessary, undergoing multiple surgeries.