Treating scoliosis
Adults and children who develop severe spinal curvature, such as scoliosis, may require special assistance or treatment for their condition. Following are some possibilities:
Spinal operation:
The surgeons use special rods or metal pegs to straighten the spine prior to fusing the spinal cord to the bone fragments. The spinal surgery provides lumbar support and relieves pressure on the spinal nerves, thereby alleviating the back discomfort. Spinal instability is one of the adverse effects of this procedure. The surgeon removes specific bone fragments before inserting rods into the vertebrae to ensure a straight spine. The surgical procedure reduces the patient’s range of motion as well.
.){kind=link}