Scoliosis is a curve in the spine that is generally
developed in children as they experience growth spurts.
Scoliosis Treatment
Unfortunately scoliosis often goes unnoticed until the curve
is exaggerated. In most cases a
scoliosis patient is monitored closely to ensure the curvature does not progress. Because there is a wide variance in the
severity of each scoliosis case there are a number of scoliosis treatment
options available. Patients with mild to
moderate cases are often treated with a brace.
Braces are only effective in children and young adults who are still
growing. If a patient is still suffering from scoliosis, and is no longer
showing signs of growth, they are likely a candidate for scoliosis
surgery.
At the Orlando Orthopaedic Center the specialists in our
Spine Center treat scoliosis with state of the art techniques and
equipment. If you or a loved one are in
need of scoliosis treatment turn to the
Orlando Orthopaedic Center.
Scoliosis Surgery
Scoliosis surgery is an extremely complicated orthopedic procedure
which generally takes about 6 hours and requires months of physical therapy. Those who have a curve in the spine of 40°
or more are candidates for scoliosis surgery.
Rods and screws are put in place to correct the curvature and provide
stability to the spine. The scoliosis
surgeon will choose to either take a posterior or an anterior approach, to the
surgery, depending on the location of the spinal curve.
Because scoliosis surgery is so intensive and requires
impeccable technique it is very important to select a scoliosis surgeon with plenty
of experience and expertise in scoliosis treatment.
At the Orlando Orthopaedic
Center our fellowship trained spine and neck specialists are committed to
providing superior quality care to each and every patient. If you are in need
of scoliosis therapy, you can depend upon the specialists at the Orlando Orthopaedic
Center for all of your spinal treatment needs. Contact us today to schedule a
consultation.