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Suggest Treatment For Idiopathic Scoliosis In A Child
Hi, my daughter of 9 years old is diagonosed with idiopathic scoliosis , lumbar curve with 18 degree cobb angle. I was asked to wait before we start any treatment and said there is a high possibility of progressing. Is there any conservative treatment for this?
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Good morning,
Nine years of age is the prime age for observing the curvature and most cases are in girls. I would recommend that she be evaluated for Ehlers-Danlos or Hypermobility disorder as this is frequently the cause of the curvature and tends to run in families.
There are conservative options, but keeping a close eye on the curve measurement and probable progression to assist you in making choices for treatment will be based on rate and degree change over time.
Surgeries are not as complicated as they used to be. Bracing is often used early on to try to control progression. Other patients get relief from seeing a chiropractor and for others acupuncture has helped. Practicing yoga as long as you do not hyperextend is a good option.
Keep in mind that for some of these conservative treatments there is not scientific evidence they work. Here is a link that may provide you further information:http://www.srs.org/patient_and_family/FAQs/treatment_options_for_scoliosis.htm Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
Nine years of age is the prime age for observing the curvature and most cases are in girls. I would recommend that she be evaluated for Ehlers-Danlos or Hypermobility disorder as this is frequently the cause of the curvature and tends to run in families.
There are conservative options, but keeping a close eye on the curve measurement and probable progression to assist you in making choices for treatment will be based on rate and degree change over time.
Surgeries are not as complicated as they used to be. Bracing is often used early on to try to control progression. Other patients get relief from seeing a chiropractor and for others acupuncture has helped. Practicing yoga as long as you do not hyperextend is a good option.
Keep in mind that for some of these conservative treatments there is not scientific evidence they work. Here is a link that may provide you further information:http://www.srs.org/patient_and_family/FAQs/treatment_options_for_scoliosis.htm Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
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