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What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine or in the backbone on one side. Scoliosis is a condition in which a patient’s spine has a sideways curvature and the curve is usually “C” or “S” in shape over three dimensions. There will be a normal spine curve when you look from the side, but the spine should appear straight when you look from the front. Usually, the degree of curvature is stable but increases over time in some cases. Mild scoliosis is not problematic, but as children grow, some spine deformities continue to get more severe. Severe scoliosis can reduce the amount of space in the chest, making it difficult to breathe properly. The degree of curvature in scoliosis ranges from 10-20 degrees considered mild scoliosis, 20-50 degrees as moderate scoliosis and greater than 50 degrees as severe scoliosis. Top Scoliosis Surgeon Dr. Nikhil Malewar in Nagpur, India corrects all Scoliosis.
sometimes causes complications to include-
- Heart and Lung Problem – Because of the curve, the ribcage may press against the heart and lungs, making it difficult for them to function and breathe properly.
- Back Problem – There will be chronic pain in the back who had scoliosis as children.
- Appearance – As scoliosis gets severe, it creates noticeable changes in your body including bent shoulders and uneven hips.
What are the Types and Symptoms of Scoliosis?
Neuromuscular problems such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy inherited diseases, or other conditions caused by the environment are some causes of scoliosis. Around 2% of females and 0.5% of males have scoliosis. The most common type of scoliosis includes-
- Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis – Less than 3 years lod person develops this type of scoliosis.
- Juvinile Idiopathic Scoliosis – The person between 3-10 years of age develops this type.
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Scoliosis that develops in people who are above 10 years old.
These are the most common type of scoliosis, more than 80% of people have idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis has some symptoms that are noticeable, the most common symptom of scoliosis is sideways curvature of the spine. The other symptoms of scoliosis are-
- Back pain, rib pain, neck and abdominal pain
- Uneven shoulders
- Uneven waist
- One higher hip than other
- S or C shaped spine
India is known for advanced medical and health care facilities, also known for experienced and qualified surgeons. Dr. Nikhil Malewar is an internationally trained spine surgeon with renowned centers around the world in UK, Canada, Germany and USA. Dr. Nikhil uses a holistic approach and advice a tailor-made treatment for every patient with spine-related disorder. Dr. Nikhil is also academically oriented with various international publications in peer-reviewed journals, textbooks and presentations at various conferences.
Dr. Nikhil received his training in complex spine surgery, adult reconstructive spine surgery, pediatric spinal deformity under the guidance of Prof. Henry Halm at Schon Clinic, Neustadt in Germany, Prof. Frank Schwab at Hospital for Special Surgery, Newyork, Dr, Lawrence Lenke at Newyork Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital and Dr. Sashin Ahuja at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
Dr. Nikhil received his MBBS degree from the prestigious B.J.Medical College, Pune. After which he did his MS Orthopaedics at reputed Sancheti Hospital. During his residency and afterward he underwent extensive training in spine surgery in India. Dr. Nikhil has received advanced training in spine surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada, Schon Clinic, Neustadt, Germany, St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany, Newyork Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery, Newyork.
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