What to do about herniated vertebrae in children

For children with vertebral protrusion, the following treatment measures can be taken: 1. Parents of the child should take the child to an orthopedic department, spine surgery, or a higher-grade pediatric orthopedic department at a level 2 or higher hospital as soon as possible to clarify the cause of the symptoms and then provide targeted treatment. For example, it is possible that the child is too thin, resulting in a more pronounced bony protrusion of the spine, or that the child has a deformity of the spine. 2. If it is clear after the consultation that the child has malnutrition, resulting in an overly pronounced bony protrusion, the corresponding primary disease should be addressed. For example, it is necessary to see if there are any parasitic diseases or endocrine-related problems, and after thorough treatment of the primary disease, it is necessary to supplement nutrition, such as giving the child more food rich in protein, calcium and vitamins. If, after consultation, it is clear that a bony deformity exists, different treatments should be given for the different types and severity of the deformity. For example, if there is a mild scoliosis, in the initial stage can be corrected by wearing braces or gymnastic exercises. If there is a severe deformity, surgery is required at a later stage.