Scoliosis

Scoliosis: 

Cause :

• 1)congenital 
• 2)CP 
• 3)Muscular Dystrophy 

Investigation:

• multiple X-ray spine 
• MRI 

Rx: need surgical correction 

• Schroth Method is a nonsurgical option for scoliosis treatment.(see side images) 
  

Surgery:

• 1)Spinal fusion. In this procedure, surgeons connect two or more of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) together so they can't move independently. 
• 2)Expanding rod. 
• 3)Vertebral body tethering