See if it is necessary to wear braces. If doctors find that scoliosis is moderate (25 to 40 degrees), or think that the patient's condition is gradual (the curvature will become more and more serious), braces will usually be the first line of treatment. Braces have no obvious effect on fully developed bones, so they are generally used only by patients who have not stopped developing. Patients must stop using braces when they reach puberty. Braces can help prevent bending from getting worse, but they can't correct it.
There are two kinds of braces: soft braces and hard plastic braces. The doctor will decide what kind of brace the patient must use according to several factors, including the degree and position of bending, as well as the patient's age and activity level. The sex of the patient is also important, because girls have a higher risk of disease progression than boys.
Some braces only need to be worn when sleeping at night, while others need to be worn for 23 hours every day. You must wear braces according to the doctor's instructions to ensure their effectiveness.
To study the choice of spinal fusion surgery. This is the last treatment option and is usually used to treat severe scoliosis (which can lead to deformity, respiratory or heart problems). After the patient enters adolescence and the brace no longer works, doctors usually recommend spinal fusion surgery.
1, spinal fusion surgery will connect the vertebrae together so that the spine cannot bend.
2. The surgical procedure may vary according to the type of scoliosis and the age of the patient.