Scoliosis is a condition which leads to an exceptional blend of the spine or the backbone. When seeing a spine from the side then it appears to be slightly bent and from the front, it appears to be completely straight. If there is a scoliosis development then there is a tendency for curves to form on either side of the body. Apart from this, spinal bones curl around on one another forming an S or a C shape. This form of curvature can be noticed in any age group. It is most common among girls than among boys. It is most likely to form among children who are above 10 years of age. People who have scoliosis are likely to pass it over to their children as well. There are four types of scoliosis which include functional, neuromuscular, degenerative, and idiopathic.
Medical professionals and doctors are trained extensively and after that, they receive a medical license in order to start practising as a doctor. The hospitals in Thailand are well-equipped and fully-furnished. With the help of modern equipment, the surgeries are performed so that the patient is on the safe side. The cost of scoliosis surgery in Thailand is much more affordable when compared to the western countries. Thailand has become the ultimate medical tourism destination.
The cost of scoliosis surgery depends on a number of factors like the age of the patient, medical history, type of doctor opted for, etc. Moreover, hospitals keep on introducing affordable rates from time to time for the benefit of the customers. One-time surgery will cost between $11000 and $25000 in the USA while the same surgery will cost a patient somewhere around $7000 and $15500 in Thailand.
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Scoliosis is a medical condition, characterized by an abnormal curve of the spine. There are different types of scoliosis, depending on the exact location of the abnormal curve and the age of the patient. The abnormal curvature of the spin is the most common symptom of scoliosis.
The spinal curve looks straight when looking from the front. The normal curved of the spine visualized from the sides are known as kyphosis and lordosis. People with scoliosis develop an additional curve in their spine to five it a C-shaped or an S-shaped appearance.
Scoliosis can affect adults as well as children. However, it is most common in patients aged above 10. Additionally, this condition is more common in girls than boys. A sideways curvature of the lumbar vertebrae is also known as lumbar scoliosis.
The most common test used to diagnosed scoliosis is Adam’s Forward Bend Test. During this test, the doctor asks the suspected patient to bend at the waist with palms touching the floor and knees straight. In this position, any abnormality in the curvature of the spine is clearly visible.
There are no specific symptoms of scoliosis. The appearance of the abnormal curvature of the spine is most often the first sign of scoliosis. The diagnosis of this condition most commonly takes place during an examination at school and college.
In severe cases of scoliosis, breathing difficulty, chest pain, and shortness of breath may appear. Scoliosis is not usually painful. But it can cause neck pain, back pain, abdominal pain, rib pain, and muscle spasms.
There are three approaches or types of scoliosis surgery. Out of these, spinal fusion is the most common procedure.
The patient is expected to move around in two or three days after the surgery. But total stay in the hospital can range from four to seven days. Children can resume going to school after two to four weeks of the surgery.
Physical activity has to be highly limited to keep the spine immobile allowing better fusion. Bending twisting, or lifting will be restricted for the first three months. Surgeons recommend wearing braces for a few months during the scoliosis surgery recovery.
Patients will be occasionally monitored with intermittent X rays even after one to two years until the bone fuses completely and becomes solid. Female patients can undergo normal delivery after undergoing the surgery.
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