Brain and Nerve Surgery Assoc. Dr. Kagan Kamaşak gave important information about scoliosis, which is common today.
“Very low chance of self-recovery”
Medicana Sivas Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Assoc. Dr. Kagan Kamaşak stated that the curvature of the spine, which has a very low probability of spontaneous recovery, can be treated with physical therapy, scoliosis exercises and surgical interventions. Due to the restriction of mobility and various symptoms of the disease, people may experience difficulties in their daily lives. The treatment of the disease with varying degree of curvature is planned according to this degree and symptoms. Spinal curvature, which has a very low probability of spontaneous recovery, can be treated with physical therapy, scoliosis exercises and surgical interventions.
“It can cause different health problems in the future”
Kamaşak stated that the symptoms of scoliosis, which are not very obvious in the early period, may cause different health problems in the future. Assoc. Dr. Kamaşak continued his words as follows:
“Because back pain is the most common symptom, patients often search for scoliosis pain. Symptoms of scoliosis, which vary from case to case according to the severity and type of scoliosis, are as follows: curvature of the spine to the right or left, visible curvature of the spine, asymmetry in the shoulder and hip, difficulty in standing upright, shortness of breath, problems in walking, back, waist and shoulder pain, and that the clothes do not fit the body properly. Early diagnosis of scoliosis allows the treatment to give much more positive results. For this, thanks to school screenings, especially in adolescents, there is a chance to intervene in scoliosis without the need for surgical operation. In the diagnosis of scoliosis, imaging methods are used as well as examination findings. The degree of scoliosis is determined according to the x-ray results of the patients leaning forward, sideways or backwards. Along with X-ray, magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) are also used in diagnosis. MRI is generally used in patients with symptoms such as pain in the leg and back regions and intestinal problems. However, in scoliosis with curvatures higher than 40 degrees, computed tomography is required to better see the bone and spine.”
“Early diagnosis greatly increases the success of scoliosis treatment”
Assoc. Dr. Kamaşak, stating that early diagnosis greatly increases the success of scoliosis treatment, said, “Scoliosis treatment; It is planned by taking into account the age of the patients, the degree and location of the curvature, the severity of pain in adults, the findings of physical examination and imaging methods, the increase in the degree of curvature over time, and personalized. Early diagnosis through scoliosis x-ray and examination greatly increases the success of scoliosis treatment. In the treatment of scoliosis, observation, corset treatment, physical therapy and surgical operation are applied. Observation, which is the first option of treatment, is usually applied for curves below 20 degrees and shows how much the curve increases over time. Scoliosis physical therapy applications and surgical operation are especially suitable for adults and more severe cases. However, surgical operations are the last resort for the treatment of scoliosis in both children and adults.
“Scoliosis patients are generally recommended to lie on their back”
Assoc. Dr. Kağan Kamaşak, referring to the fact that scoliosis patients are generally recommended to lie on their back, said, “Scoliosis patients are generally recommended to lie on their back. One of the most important reasons for sleeping this way is to put an equal load on the spine. In this way, the progression of spinal curvature can be prevented. Scoliosis patients can sleep on their back as well as on their side. Bending the legs in this position and placing a support such as a pillow under the knee is also beneficial for the patients. Lying face down is not recommended as it causes the back to straighten. Beds should be medium hard or firm. Those who have scoliosis surgery use products such as supportive splints to protect their back regions after the operation.