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Dr. Paresh Bang
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Scoliosis Specialist In Adilabad
Scoliosis Specialist
A scoliosis specialist is a medical professional with expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing scoliosis, which is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. These specialists can be orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, or physiatrists, with advanced training in spinal conditions and deformities. They use both non-surgical and surgical methods to manage scoliosis based on its severity and the patient’s specific needs.
Key Roles of a Scoliosis Specialist:
1.Diagnosis:
- Physical examination: The physician would note the curvature of the spine as well as observe the alignment of her shoulders and posture.
- Imaging: X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans are used to measure how much curvature exists (Cobb angle) and to rule out other causes of scoliosis, such as congenital defects or neuromuscular disorders.
2. Treatment Options:
Specialists can offer following treatment options according to angle of curvature, age and general health status of the patient: - Observation: Mild scoliosis (under 20°) may be observed for progression, as usually natural in active growing children and adolescents.
- Physical therapy: Exercise could include conditioning the core muscles, correcting posture, and maintaining flexibility. There are some exercises unique to prevention of scoliosis. For instance, there is the Schroth Method: an exercise program tailored specifically to reduce the impact of scoliosis.
3. Surgery:
If the curvature is quite severe, more than 45°–50°, or progression despite receiving other treatments, the doctor may suggest surgical intervention called spinal fusion surgery to make the spine straight and stable.
Such surgery of spinal fusion where the vertebrae which affected are fused together to stop the progression of curvature. Metal rods, screws, hooks used to stabilize spine till the stage of fusion.
Growth-friendly surgical approaches: This is applied in severe cases of scoliosis among young children. The procedure is enabled by use of technologies such as the MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) system.
4. Follow-up and Post-operative Care:
A scoliosis specialist provides follow-up care after surgery by overseeing rehabilitation, which may include physical therapy, return clinic visits, and X-rays checking on the healing spinal fusión and curve progression, and would be in charge of long-term rehabilitation for maintaining spinal health and functional ability.
Types of Scoliosis Specialists:
There are several types of Scoliosis Specialists, but some of them include;
- Orthopedic spine surgeons: who are specialized physicians educated in disorders in the musculoskeletal system, also ones who often perform spine fusion surgeries, corrective procedures, and other musculoskeletal operations.
- Neurosurgeons: Such doctors deal with spine-related issues concerning the nervous system and can also manage scoliosis with neurological complication.
- Pediatric orthopedic surgeons: They are very experienced surgeons who are proficient in growth-modulating treatments, including bracing and growth-friendly surgical techniques, while working with children and adolescents with scoliosis.
- Physiatrists (Rehabilitation doctors): These doctors treat scoliosis without surgery. Most the time, this entails bracing, physical therapy, and pain management.
Typically, for people who have a spinal curve that is more than 45-50°, it is very likely to get worse after the full growth. This may raise the level of appearance of deformity in the back and even affect lung functions. Surgery is usually recommended for achieving one of the three goals.
The curvature between 40° and 50° in a growing child is considered challenging. However, surgeon in India conduct several tests and considers other influencing factors to determine whether surgery will be a good choice.
- Scoliosis
- Slipped Disc / Herniated Disc
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tailbone Pain (Coccydynia)
- Whiplash Injury
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Congenital Torticollis
- Lower Back Pain
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Sciatica
observation
Except in 10% of patients who are diagnosed with scoliosis, the curve is sharp, which requires medical intervention. In other instances, usually no medical treatment is needed in case your child develops this curvature of the spine. The first thing their family doctor will probably do is wait and see because some children develop what doctors called “idiopathic” scoliosis-that is, they do not know what may have caused it. This typically occurs during the middle of a child’s growth-spurt years between ages 10 to 18.
After Scoliosis treatment:
Then, you’d be referred to an orthopedic doctor. That’s the person who would decide upon your treatment — ideally what is best for your curved spine.
How the scoliosis is managed depends on age, whether the patient has one of the few types of scoliosis a person can suffer from, what the measurement is in millimeters of the curve in their back, and other medical conditions. When the patient is a child, consideration would be given to how much more they are going to grow.
They will also consider symptoms you have that can be linked with severe curvature, such as pain, limited body function, and breathing problem. Your treatment for scoliosis will fall under one of three categories,
Observation
Surgery options include sometimes nonsurgical ones, such as bracing.
Surgery
conclusion
A scoliosis specialist plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating scoliosis, offering both non-surgical and surgical options based on the individual’s condition. Their expertise is vital for ensuring the best outcomes, whether that involves monitoring a mild curve, using a brace to prevent progression, or performing surgery to correct a severe deformity. Visit Our Hospital