SCOLIOSIS DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Scoliosis; It is the name given to the disease that occurs as a result of the curvature of the spine, which should normally be straight. Scoliosis can be congenital, but it can also occur during childhood or adolescence. Scoliosis is one of the most serious and different types of diseases. "Idiopathic" scoliosis, which is one of the most common types of scoliosis, the cause of which is unknown, is seen in 3 out of every 100 children who reach puberty, although the cause is unknown. The risk of scoliosis in girls is ten times higher than in boys during adolescence.

It is not possible to prevent scoliosis, which is a spinal deformity, but early diagnosis has a very important place in scoliosis because treatment methods are available. During adolescence, the rate of progression of scoliosis increases during the period of rapid growth in stature. This adolescence period, which is stated as the most risky period for scoliosis, is stated as the period before the first menstruation in girls. An increase of one or two inches per month can be observed in my spine curvature during this period.




WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SCOLIOSIS? DOES MY CHILD HAVE SCOLIOSIS?

There are many effective signs to tell if your child has scoliosis.
If one shoulder of your child is higher than the other, there is a possibility of scoliosis.
One side of the waist is hollow inside, and the other side is protruding outward or appearing full outward, is another scoliosis symptoms.
The appearance of humps when your child is viewed from the outside and bent over is among the symptoms of scoliosis.

balance disorders

The projection of his head is not proportional to his bones
Height difference between hips
One scapula being higher or prominent in proportion to the other scapula
It is among the most prominent symptoms of scoliosis. If you are observing these symptoms in your child, you should seek help from an expert in the field without wasting time. With early diagnosis, the negative effects of scoliosis can be reduced and your child can gain a more correct posture.

WHAT IS CORSET TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS? WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS CORSET?
Scoliosis is known as a disease that occurs as a result of the curvature of the spine. Depending on the progress of this condition, the patient can be operated on, and treatment support can be provided with a scoliosis brace.

Corset application is recommended to be used together with exercises for the treatment of curves above the degree and scoliosis that continues to grow. The choice of corset is determined by the type of your scoliosis disease. The disease does not stop with the wrongly chosen corsets and you will continue to experience possible negativities. In such cases, you should buy and use the corset that your doctor will recommend for you. Some doctors do not consider corset support appropriate in scoliosis disease. Then you can choose to be examined by another doctor besides your doctor.

The corsets that are generally used in scoliosis disease are called TLSO (ToracoLumboSacral trunk Orthosis). These corsets are produced in different types and models, you need to use them according to your own type of scoliosis. The type of corset determined by the experts has a very important place in your treatment process. The use of corsets may be checked frequently during the illness, and you may need to switch to another corset. Depending on the decrease or increase in curvature, variation can be observed in the corset you will use throughout the disease.


If you have a child with scoliosis, you should prevent him from feeling incomplete or defective in this process. Many families notice the curvature of their child's spine before scoliosis reaches an advanced level. With early diagnosis in such diseases, you can help your child overcome scoliosis, which can affect his whole life, with a simpler process. Many treatment methods have been discovered for scoliosis. Conscious parents provide support for their child's scoliosis treatment.