Scoliosis is a group of disorders that seriously affects the physical and mental health of adolescents. Scoliosis refers to a lateral bulging and curved deformity of the spine, most often occurring during the sudden acceleration of growth and development before puberty. Parents are most concerned about how to scientifically recognize scoliosis as a disease and deal with it properly. In most cases, scoliosis is relatively insidious, but in some children the deformity can become very severe as they develop. Severe scoliosis can be very dangerous, reducing chest space and making it difficult for the lungs to work properly, which can affect the patient’s respiratory function and even heart function. Therefore, once a child is found to have mild scoliosis, close follow-up examinations must be performed. 1. Is scoliosis present at birth? Scoliosis, as the name implies, is a curvature of the spine to the side. The spine of a patient with scoliosis is seen from the front in the shape of the letter “C” or “S”. There are two types of scoliosis, one is congenital and the other is specific to adolescents during puberty. The pathological mechanism of scoliosis is not completely clear, including genetic factors. 10-12 years old is the high incidence of the disease, of which girls account for 70%. 2, what is the performance of scoliosis? Scoliosis is divided into scoliosis of the thoracic spine and scoliosis of the lumbar spine. In appearance, thoracic scoliosis can be manifested as unequal shoulders, bilateral asymmetry of the thorax, elevation of the scapula on one side and depression on the other. Lumbar scoliosis is often manifested as the lumbar muscles are full on one side and empty on the other, and there are also unequal shoulders when the lumbar scoliosis is severe. 3, which posture will lead to scoliosis? Generally speaking, incorrect sitting and walking posture, carrying too heavy shoulder bag, will more or less lead to scoliosis. Wearing high heels can hurt the knee joint, but there is no effect on scoliosis. However, for people who already have scoliosis, these bad habits can accelerate the progress of the condition. Girls in adolescence may feel shy because of the physical changes resulting from physiological development, and develop the habit of “containing the chest”, aggravating scoliosis. 4.Any harm other than aesthetics? Mild scoliosis does not affect the body too much, but severe scoliosis can affect the child’s overall development. As the space in the chest and abdominal cavity is squeezed, it will affect the function of the heart and lungs and the digestive system, and in severe cases, chest tightness, panic, purple lips, loss of appetite and other manifestations. Some children with a large scoliosis angle usually gasp for air when sitting. In addition, scoliosis can cause a lot of psychological damage to children, who are generally reluctant to communicate with others and rarely laugh. After treatment, many children smile from the bottom of their hearts for the first time when they look at their straightened backs. So once the signs of scoliosis are detected, parents must take their children to the clinic as soon as possible. 5, how to detect scoliosis early? When a normal child’s body is straight and shoulders are parallel, the spine will not have any curvature or bend when viewed from behind. If it bends to the left or right, scoliosis should be suspected. Thin summer clothing helps parents to detect scoliosis in their children. You can observe whether the child’s shoulders are equal, whether there are deformities in the thorax, and whether the back and pelvis are symmetrical. Let the child bend over more conducive to observation. 6, how to measure the degree of scoliosis? The degree of scoliosis can only be determined by taking an x-ray, which is usually a full-length x-ray of the spine, taken in a standing position. The reading is measured on the film after the film is taken. The degrees of thoracic and lumbar curvature are measured separately, resulting in two degrees, one for the thoracic curvature and the other for the lumbar curvature, with the largest degree generally representing the severity of the condition.