Treatment of Scoliosis
Treatment aims to stabilize the curve, prevent its progression, and keep the patient balanced. The curves under 20 degrees do not usually require surgery, but if the curve progresses with age, then a brace is recommended to keep the curve from worsening and prevent its progression. Surgical and no surgical treatment for scoliosis depends upon the severity, age, and type of condition.
Nonsurgical interventions
The patients with mild scoliosis do not require surgery, but regular monitoring by a physician is essential to keep an eye on whether the condition is normal or curve has started to progress. In children, treatment aims to maintain the body’s skeletal structure, while in adults, the goal is to provide relief from pain and preserve the neurological function. If the curve is extremely large, then the lungs’ protection from getting damaged is the basic concern.
For children
The treatment is recommended for children depending upon skeletal maturity, age, and severity of the curve. Some of the nonsurgical treatments in children include
Monitoring
Very young children have skeletal flexibility, and their spine may straighten as they grow; therefore, treatment may not even be required. However, proper monitoring is required because if the curve is not getting between, there is a risk that organs will have less space to grow. The specialist will monitor the child and will be recommended regular examination through X-ray to decide if treatment is required.