Saturday, November 4, 2017

Scoliosis - Symptoms and Treatments


New York-based physician Dr. Stuart Remer possesses more than two decades of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon. Over the course of his career, Dr. Stuart Remer has focused much of his work and research on the surgical management of scoliosis

Characterized by an abnormal curve of the spine, scoliosis is a condition that can lead to uneven shoulders, an uneven waist, and one hip that sits higher than the other. Although scoliosis doesn’t always cause discomfort, the disorder is sometimes associated with pain in the back, neck, ribs, or abdomen. In more severe cases, scoliosis can interfere with heart and lung function. 

Treatment for scoliosis depends on its type and the age of the patient. For younger patients with moderate spinal curvature, a brace may be used to keep the condition from worsening until the spine and other bones stop growing. 

Those with neuromuscular scoliosis, however, will most likely require surgical intervention. Connecting two or more vertebrae through a procedure known as spinal fusion is the most common surgical intervention for scoliosis. A surgeon may use a metal rod or devices such as screws, hooks, and wires to ensure that the spine remains straight while the bones heal and fuse together.

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