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The scoliosis treatment process varies according to the disease causing the scoliosis and the scoliosis formed in the person. On the other hand, there is no correct and single treatment option for scoliosis. The age at which the scoliosis is diagnosed, the position and grade of the skull, the underlying cause of scoliosis, the appropriate treatment is decided in radiological findings.
There are usually 3 alternatives to treatment: Trace: The first alternative is the follow-up and the small intervals of 20-25 degrees are followed in this way. The person should also be involved in sport activities during the follow-up and increase overall body condition. Corsets: It is an effective method for people with a 20-40 degree curvature and growth potential. Regular corset use reduces the chance of surgery. The pirate needs to hang 20-23 hours a day to be effective.
Surgical Treatment: Surgery is generally considered as a method of curvature over 40-45 degrees. Scoliosis correction and freezing (fixation) surgeries are performed for those whose lung development has been completed. Surgical treatment can be successfully performed with the help of implants placed on the back and the waist (screw-rod). Monitoring of spinal cord function during surgery (neuromonitorisation) is a method that increases the reliability of the procedure in terms of patient and physician and is routinely used in our center.
