SKELETAL SYSTEM (SCOLIOSIS)

SKELETAL SYSTEM

• Bones
• Ligaments
• Tendons
• Cartilage
• Supports, protects, stabilizes

SCOLIOSIS

• Abnormal lateral curvature of spinal column
• Known as "twisted condition"
• Found in the spine
• More common in girls
• Affects approximately 3% of Americans

DIAGNOSIS

• Family history
• Stand bend at waist
• Checking for uneven hips, symmetrical shoulders, skin changes
• X-ray, MRI, CT scan,
• Results will determine how severe curve is

TYPES

• Congenital- present at birth caused by bone abnormality
• Neuromuscular- abnormal muscles or nerves (spina bifida, cerebral palsy)
• Degenerative - injury or illness , bone collapse, or osteoporosis
• Most common- idiopathic- no specific cause
• Idiopathic is known to be inherited

TREATMENT

• Based on type and degree of curve
• 25 degrees and below -observation, physical therapy, massage
• 25-40 bracing the back
• 40 and above spinal surgery is suggested
• Spinal surgery includes screws, rods, and hooks attached to bones of spine