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Scoliosis in very
simple language means curved spine. It can be of C or S shape. In S
shape the curvatures develop near the thoracic regions and the lumbar
regions. While in C shape the curvature occurs near the cervical
region. The scoliosis in a person depends in a number of things and
its intensity also depends on the degree of scoliosis.
What is the degree of scoliosis?
Degree of scoliosis means the degree to
which the curvature of the spine takes place. The degree of scoliosis
affects many things in the person's body. The treatments are also
based on the degree of scoliosis.
Its a fact that very rarely you will
find people having spines straight like rods. Most of the people have
spines that have curves and the angle of curvature may be very small
to consider them scoliosis. Truly speaking if the spine has a
curvature with less than 25 degrees and there is no progression at
all, then one cannot be considered scoliosis.
When the degree of
scoliosis is more than 25 degrees and it is progressing, then only it
becomes a mater of concern. It can create complications of deformity,
heart and lung problems and many more. At the onset if preceptive
measures are taken, you can check its growth and reduce the deformed
shape of your back.
The treatments of scoliosis also
depends on the degree of scoliosis. If the degree is below 50 degree
general treatments are carried out to recur them. The simple methods
of treatments consist of braces, exercises and other physiotherapy
sessions. The braces are determined by the doctors and they would
suggest for how long a patient should wear it in a day. When the
curvature or the bending of the spine increases more than 50 degrees,
then some advance treatments may be required to correct them. The
most preferable treatment carried out in severe cases is nothing but
scoliosis surgery.
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