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Scoliosis is the development of an unnatural sideways curvature in the spine with rotation. This rotation is always into the concavity of the curve. Scoliosis affects all ages, including infantile, juvenile, adolescent, adult, and even late-stage adult cases. Despite scoliosis being more commonly diagnosed in children, which is the most prevalent type, we actually find more adult patients affected by scoliosis as they age. As patient populations increase, a greater percentage of patients with scoliosis is observed.
There are many different types of scoliosis, but the most common type is something called idiopathic scoliosis. Idiopathic scoliosis is when there's not a single cause associated with the scoliosis development, meaning it's considered a multifactorial problem. Regardless of the causation or the type of scoliosis, all scoliosis is progressive, meaning it naturally worsens over time.
In adult patients, the main type of scoliosis is idiopathic scoliosis. This can occur in patients who knew they had scoliosis as children or adolescents and continue to have it in adulthood. It can also occur in cases where scoliosis was undiagnosed during adolescence and progresses into adulthood.
However, there are other types of scoliosis, with the second most common being degenerative scoliosis. Degenerative scoliosis is caused when there's a shift in the spine, typically in the lumbar region, that remains uncorrected. This shift leads to accelerated degeneration in the affected area, resulting in an asymmetrical curve. Degenerative scoliosis is more common in adults aged 50 or older.
The most common symptom of degenerative scoliosis is pain, primarily in the lower back, which can radiate to the legs. In addition to pain, there's often a noticeable lack of alignment. While adolescent scoliosis and adult scoliosis share the commonality of curvatures with rotation, the treatment approaches differ based on the expected response of these curves.
In children, who are still growing and experiencing rapid growth, curves can progress rapidly, necessitating quicker and more aggressive treatment to prevent further progression. In contrast, adult patients have completed their growth, so progression tends to be slower. However, treating adult curves is not necessarily easier, as they become stiffer and often more painful.
For adults, pain management becomes a critical component of treatment, alongside curve reduction. Reducing the curve can often lead to improvements in pain and discomfort, as the symptoms are directly related to the curve's size. Treating scoliosis as close to the diagnosis as possible is recommended for all patients, as smaller curves and younger patients tend to respond better to treatment.
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00:00 Adult Scoliosis: Differences, Treatment, Symptoms & Bracing
00:43 Idiopathic Scoliosis
02:41 Degenerative Scoliosis
03:58 Scoliosis Treatment, Patient Age & Progression
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