Scoliosis screening is very important! Is scoliosis hereditary?

Most spine surgeons in hospitals conduct large-scale scoliosis screening in primary and secondary schools every year. There are many reasons for the occurrence of scoliosis, and it is the responsibility of every spine surgeon and parent to detect and treat scoliosis in a timely manner. Scoliosis mainly occurs during the growth and development stage of the human body, with a high prevalence of 70% to 80% in middle school students between the ages of 10-15 years old. This period is the second growth peak of a person’s life, and the spine grows faster, and the original scoliosis that was slightly aggravated during this period is also faster. Therefore, the three years of junior high school are the prime time for the detection and treatment of scoliosis, and parents should pay special attention to adolescents in this age group. Why is it important to screen middle school students for scoliosis every year? Scoliosis is commonly found in middle school students between the ages of 10 and 15 years old. At the beginning of the disease, the appearance of the scoliosis is not obvious, and most of the students live independently in school, so it is not easy to be detected; as the age grows up, the original appearance of the scoliosis is not obvious, but it may be detected during the physical examination in the following year. What should parents do if their child is suspected of having scoliosis? Parents should consult a specialist to enhance their own and their child’s understanding of scoliosis and learn how to observe changes in scoliosis, and actively seek medical attention when changes in appearance are detected: there is no need to be overly psychologically burdened because early detection and early treatment: more than 95% of cases of scoliosis can be effectively controlled without further progression. Is scoliosis hereditary? Because scoliosis runs in families, the risk of scoliosis occurring in the children of scoliosis patients is higher than in normal people, but the probability is generally very low. However, the probability is generally very low. Because the genetic continuity is not as simple as hair or skin color, it is difficult to predict accurately. Therefore, parents should keep a close watch on their children’s spines, and if one of the children develops scoliosis, the other children should be examined.