Let us first understand what is Scoliosis? Scoliosis occurs right before the growth period of puberty. It is the sideways curvature of the spine. There are a number of unknown reasons due to which Scoliosis in the spine of the person can take place. Though it can occur due to cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. According to the records or studies conducted almost 3% of adolescents suffer from scoliosis.
In a number of cases, it is found to be mild but some were found to be severe as well. And severe scoliosis might lead the person to disability. Scoliosis can affect the functioning of the lungs as well. This can happen because the curve decreases the space in the chest area, obstructing the functioning of the lungs. It is possible that no treatment is required for it if it is diagnosed at an early age and looked after by the doctors. But in cases where it gets worse with time, surgery needs to be done to straighten it. This is why scoliosis surgery in Turkey is practiced at a larger scale.
Following are the symptoms of Scoliosis:
The cost factor depends on the severity of the disease and thus varies from patient to patient. Other factors that determine the cost of the scoliosis surgery cost in Turkey are the: hospital’ s reputation and doctor’s experience. An approximate cost would be $110 for consultation and from $14500 to $20000 for the surgery.
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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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