Straight Spine, Happy Life by Overcoming Scoliosis!

Scoliosis is a spinal disorder characterized by problems with the spine curving to the side. Generally, if the patient is seen based on an X-ray image, the curvature is above 10 degrees. Apart from that, the curve is shaped towards the letter S or C.

Another definition that can be explained in the journal MEDICAL REHABILITATION IN SCOLIOSIS by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, explains that Scoliosis is a type of postural deviation of the spine for any cause, characterized by a lateral curve in the frontal plane. Either related or unrelated to the rotation of the vertebral body in the axial and sagittal planes.

 

Causes of Scoliosis

In some patient cases, it turns out that Scoliosis cannot detect the cause or source of the problem. However, not all scoliosis patients experience this condition. If the cause of Scoliosis cannot be detected, health workers generally call it idiopathic Scoliosis. This problem certainly cannot be prevented and is not related to several common causes such as body posture, hereditary factors, or diet.

However, apart from idiopathic Scoliosis, there are also several causes of this disease and bone problems:

1. Degenerative Scoliosis

Scoliosis is caused by damage to the spine and often occurs in patients who are approaching adulthood. This is due to the aging process in the joints and bone ligaments. Scoliosis is quite common in Indonesian society.

2. Idiopathic scoliosis

Next, there is idiopathic Scoliosis, which, in this case, can occur due to genetic factors. However, according to the explanation above, idiopathic Scoliosis often has no known cause and occurs in patients aged 10-18 years.

3. Congenital scoliosis

This case can occur if a person's spine does not grow normally when the baby is in the womb. So, it has an impact on the growth and development of the spinal bones at birth.

4. Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Neuromuscular Scoliosis can occur in patients who experience a type of spinal deformity due to abnormalities in the nervous system and muscle systems. For example, cerebral palsy and spina bifida.

5. Syndrome Scoliosis

Lastly, the cause of Scoliosis can come from syndromic Scoliosis, which occurs due to a syndrome that a person has.

 

Signs that someone has Scoliosis

Several signs can be recognized when someone has a spinal disorder such as Scoliosis:

1. One of the bones in the upper back is more prominent than the other side
2. One hip appears higher
3. One side of the rib cage will be higher than the other side, especially when bending forward
4. The shoulders between the two sides are uneven
5. Severe Scoliosis will cause back pain and difficulty breathing in some cases of children due to the severe curvature.

 

Scoliosis Treatment

If you have been diagnosed with a spinal disorder or Scoliosis, what treatment can you get? Several options will be given according to the conditions and facilities of the relevant hospital.

1. Buffer

First, the patient can use a spinal support. This method can be used if the curve angle is more than 20 degrees and is used on children. The purpose of the brace is to stop the arch from getting worse. This tool is also made of plastic and can be used 24 hours without breaking.

2. Spinal Fusion Surgery

Next is treatment with spinal fusion surgery, or what is called spinal fusion surgery. The doctor will try to unite two or more vertebrae to form one bone. Later, the doctor will support it with a plate so that it is upright.

3. Spine and rib growth surgery

Suppose Scoliosis occurs in children and is still in the growth stage. Later, medical experts will perform surgery by attaching a stick to the spine or ribs to help keep the bones growing without abnormalities.

 

Therefore, Scoliosis is a spinal disorder that causes the spine to curve to the side. There are several types of Scoliosis, such as those caused by aging, genetic factors, or problems with spinal development. Signs that someone has Scoliosis include uneven body posture. Scoliosis treatment may involve the use of a spinal brace, spinal fusion surgery, or surgery to help the spine and ribs grow. It is important to diagnose and treat Scoliosis as soon as possible to improve the patient's quality of life.