Thoracolumbar Scoliosis

Thoracolumbar scoliosis refers to a form of scoliosis , a disorder characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine , wherein the curve lies in the thoracic and lumbar portions of the spinal column . The thoracic portion of the spine , sometimes referred to as the upper back , is the region of the vertebral column between the collar and the lower back , sometimes called the lower back.

Thoracolumbar scoliosis generally indicates a curvature of the spine in which the highest point of the curve lies in the region between the thoracic and lumbar regions . This disorder has several causes and symptoms and treatment depends on the cause and severity of the curve.

Cases of thoracolumbar scoliosis usually have a curve to the right and occur more often in women than in men. There are several causes of this type of scoliosis. In many cases , a person with thoracolumbar scoliosis inherited the status of parent.

Other times it occurs in women during pregnancy when physiological changes that can sometimes cause the bones of the rib cage to merge, ultimately the thoraco- lumbar region of the spine traction and results curve thoracolumbar scoliosis. Finally, poor muscle control and muscle weakness can also cause this type of scoliosis.

Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the curve. For example, if doctors determine that the curve is caused by poor muscle control , treatment will focus on increasing the strength of some vital muscles through activities such as exercise thoracolumbar scoliosis. Many times the media is a viable option that is used to slow the progression of the disease and helps straighten the curve.

A patient may wear a brace while engaging in physical activity routine thoracolumbar scoliosis. Bracing is not , however, a good choice for the treatment of conditions where it is caused by muscle weakness, because it takes a long period of time can actually aggravate muscle weakness.

A treatment option for severe cases is surgery. During surgery bone curves joining metal rods straight. Over time thoracolumbar scoliosis, bone will merge and become the spine straight .

Most of the time , the pins were retained thoracolumbar scoliosis. In mild cases , treatment may not be necessary and patients are closely monitored for any indication that the curve only gets worse.