Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis.
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine, which should look straight from the front, curves into a C or S shape while the individual vertebrae rotate and become deformed.
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Uneven shoulder height
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One side of the back sticks out more
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Uneven pelvis and waist
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One breast develops more slowly than the other
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The body leans to one side
Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, polio or quadriplegia, and muscle diseases such as myasthenia
Age-related degeneration of the discs
Growth hormone abnormalities, or molecular abnormalities in the components of discs or muscles
Genetic factors
Poor posture or habits
One shoulder is tilted or shifted to one side.
One shoulder blade sticks out more than the other.
The body leans to one side.
The pelvis is not level and tilts to one side.
The heel or sole of one shoe wears out faster.
In women, the breasts develop unevenly.
X-ray imaging is generally the most basic method for diagnosing scoliosis.
However, the radiation from X-rays is not good for your health, and repeated exposure has been shown to be harmful to the body.
Formetric 4D, a 3D spinal structure analyzer and a special diagnostic system at Dangol, is an advanced device that images the patient's back and automatically creates a 3D model of the spine, so scoliosis can be diagnosed quickly and safely without radiation exposure.
Dangol's 3D spinal measurement system was developed by our Chief Director from his experience treating many patients with spinal conditions at a university hospital. It is a specialized, scientific scoliosis diagnostic method that holds a Korean patent.
TREATMENT
At your visit, we examine the degree and direction of the Cobb angle, whether the spine is rotated, whether the pelvis is rotated or tilted, any loss of function, the degree of visible deformity, physical ability and joint range of motion.
Based on the results, we prescribe a personalized program of manual therapy, exercise therapy and specialized device therapy (shockwave, radiofrequency, INDIBA, laser) to prevent worsening and improve the current condition.
Scoliosis treatment, including exercise therapy, begins as soon as it is detected.
[Exercise Therapy]
Improving scoliosis requires continuous, regular stretching. Walking, swimming and light strength training also help.
Treatment tailored to each patient's symptoms begins, with exercise therapy, manual therapy and specialized treatments.
[Bracing & Rehabilitation]
A brace helps keep the spinal curve from getting worse, and rehabilitation strengthens the muscles around the spine to help maintain good posture.
[Manual Therapy]
A form of physical therapy performed by hand by a specially trained manual therapist, based on knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Surgery is performed if the patient wishes. If there is no heart or lung dysfunction and the patient does not want surgery, exercise therapy and other treatments begin to improve appearance and prevent worsening.
[Spinal Fusion]
Surgery that removes degenerated bone, ligament and protruding disc material and inserts an artificial bone graft that is safe for the body.
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