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When your child has a posture problem, you naturally want to fix it. If their shoulders look uneven, it’s likely your child has scoliosis. This spinal disorder affects two to three percent of Americans, most of whom are adolescents. If untreated, scoliosis deteriorates your spine to the point that it affects your internal organs, such as your lungs and heart. Since time matters, search for an experienced spinal doctor like Dr. Branko Skovrlj, a neurosurgeon at NU-Spine in Edison, NJ. This spine specialist uses a patient-centred approach for effective spinal treatment. Call today for a quick diagnosis and a life-changing corrective spinal treatment.
Scoliosis is a medical condition that causes a sideways curvature of the spine. This spinal disorder affects people of all ages, but statistics show that adolescents are at a greater risk of this abnormal curvature. While most cases of this spinal disorder are mild, the deformity gets worse if not treated. Your spinal doctor classifies scoliosis with no known cause based on age:
If you or your child suffer from back pain that interferes with day-to-day activities, talk to a spine specialist like Dr. Skovrlj at NU-Spine, best in class spine surgery center in Edison, NJ. Dr. Skovrlj and his qualified team treat all manner of spinal disorders using advanced medical procedures.
A normal spine, as seen from the back, is a straight line from top to bottom. The normal curvature of the spine, called the lordosis, occurs in the spine as seen from the side: curving inward down the neck, outward around the back, inward at the waist and then out again at the hips. Scoliosis adds a sideways bend in your mid-back. Spine doctors categorize the different types of this disorder based on the cause, including:
Some risk factors include being female, being between nine and 15 years old and having a family history of the disorder. Your spine specialist at NU-Spine in northern New Jersey review your medical history to diagnose the cause of the scoliosis to offer the most appropriate treatment.
It’s difficult to detect this spinal deformity as it starts to develop because there’s no pain associated with the condition in the beginning. With time, however, symptoms and problems arise, including:
These symptoms may look mild, but they can cripple your life as they worsen. The pressure on the spinal cord can cause pain and serious damage to the internal organs, including the heart and lungs. At NU-Spine, your scoliosis specialist has the training, knowledge and experience to offer scoliosis treatment in both children and adults.
After examining you, listening to your history with the condition and maybe using state-of-the-art imagery, Dr. Skovrlj reaches a correct diagnosis. Then he recommends a scoliosis treatment based on your overall health and the severity of the condition. For minor cases, he may suggest non-surgical procedures, such as:
When scoliosis surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Skovrlj weighs the options between spinal fusion surgery and implanting a device that physically straightens the spine. These are known as spine-based or rib-based systems, and they use implanted rods, hooks and screws to reverse the abnormal curvature.
In northern New Jersey or New York City, NU-Spine is the place to go for scoliosis treatment. Dr. Skovrlj and his team have the experience and tools to treat a wide range of spinal disorders, including scoliosis. Contact the practice today for an early diagnosis, as catching this condition early can make all the difference.
References:
1. Scoliosis Association. Scoliosis Treatment.
https://www.sauk.org.uk/scoliosis-information/what-is-scoliosis
2. The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF). The Importance of Early Detection.
https://www.scoliosis.org/early-detection/
3. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Scoliosis.
https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Scoliosis
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