Scoliosis

as scoliosis. This can be very debilitating and in some extreme cases can affect respiratory function. What will be discussed is what scoliosis is and what it does to the body, who and how many people are affected by it as well as who is most likely to develop this condition, the signs and symptoms of the disease, how to identify scoliosis and prognosis of this degenerative condition. There will be treatment options discussed and what interventions are best for these patients. Scoliosis is…

The management of patients with spinal cord astrocytoma remains controversial, and there are currently no universally accepted treatment guidelines. As described in previous studies, the most significant predictor of survival in patients with SCA is the pathological grade of this disorder [4, 5, 12]. In the present study, similarly, patients who had low-grade SCA had a significantly better prognosis than those with high-grade SCA. Additionally, the role of surgical resection remains unclear,…

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal injury/condition occurring in one bone, a vertebra. The condition occurs when one of the vertebra slips forward. This causes the vertebra to be out of place, and can occur anywhere on the spine. It is most commonly found in the lower, or lumbar part of the back. Spondylolisthesis is commonly found in adults rather than children because of the wear and tear on adults bodies. There are 2 main types of spondylolisthesis, degenerative and spondylolytic. Degenerative…

Before I start my speech I would like to show one x-ray picture. This is my current spine and we can see it is actually a C curve and it is known as scoliosis. The first thing we should know is that scoliosis is not a disease. It is a term used in the medical field to describe any abnormal, sideways curve that occurs in the spine whether to left or right and whether in C or S curve. Shaped like letter C where there is a single curve to the left is called Levoscoliosis and toward right side is…

2-16-16 Day 9 Scoliosis Scoliosis is a serious bone disorder in the spine. It is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can present as a “C” shape or an “S” shape. There is no known cause of scoliosis unless it was diagnosed as a secondary complication to an already ongoing issue with something else. It is very rare that the patient will suffer from any pain resulting from the scoliosis. But, early-onset scoliosis can become fatal if it is left untreated. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most…

Scoliosis Imagine a tall strong man. His broad hands, although rough from construction work, have a kind and gentle touch. His blue eyes sparkle with enthusiasm and wisdom. His arms can surround you with the warmest hugs and he can lift you high above. He is all knowing and ever loving. This man is my grandfather and I remember always being amazed by him. Growing up I noticed some things begin to change. He wasn’t as quick to play and he didn’t stand quite as straight. It got a little worse as…

battle of Bosworth Field and is known as one of the top fighters of his time. However, years later when a team of anthropologists and archaeologists finally found his lost remains they came across an unbelievable discovery; Richard had extreme scoliosis. Scoliosis is a disease that damages the curvature of the spine leading to other health complications. Richard’s form of this disease was much worse than scientists had seen in years, his spine was bent almost 80 degrees. These scientists then…

She diagnosed me with scoliosis. She wanted me to have another x-ray to see if the curvature had progressed. If it had progressed the x-ray would show to what extent. Doctor Short referred me to a specialist in Charlottesville. He explained that scoliosis is more typical in girls than boys. I was fourteen when the doctor diagnosed me with scoliosis. The doctor made me feel distressed when he said that scoliosis can be hereditary. Which means people with scoliosis are more probable to have…

lumbar spine. Scoliosis is a common medical disease in which there is an abnormal sideways curvature of the human spine where curves are often S- shaped or C-shaped (Mayoclinic, 2016). It is mostly found in girls and usually is diagnosed during the growth spurt…

Scoliosis is a spinal deformity which affects more than four million people in the United States alone. Scoliosis causes the spine to rotate and curve. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a type of scoliosis with no known cause found in people over the age of ten. When patients reach skeletal maturity, they have instead idiopathic scoliosis as they are no longer adolescent. As adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has no known cause, it is the most scientifically important type. Without knowing a cause…