{"id":6220,"date":"2020-10-14T13:36:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T13:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/?post_type=blog_article&p=6220"},"modified":"2026-05-15T10:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:06:56","slug":"what-is-scoliosis-curvature-of-the-spine","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/what-is-scoliosis-curvature-of-the-spine\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) ?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

When viewed from the side, the human spine is not completely straight. There is a slight depression in the neck and waist area (lordosis) and a slight hunchback of the back (kyphosis). When viewed from behind, it should be perfectly straight. <\/span><\/p>\n

Scoliosis<\/a> (Curvature of the Spine) means that the spine is curved to the right or left side. Scoliosis is actually a finding, not a disease. Just as symptoms such as fever or pain may occur due to different diseases, various diseases can cause scoliosis. For this reason, scoliosis can be defined as a formal deformity that occurs in a healthy spine structure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scoliosis can occur due to many diseases, as well as at different ages and in various parts of the spine structure. Scoliosis, which occurs in two different people for the same reason, does not show the same course. It has its own specific treatment methods that vary according to individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Scoliosis Incidence<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

It is seen in approximately 2 – 4 percent of the population. Most of these are low degree curves. It can be seen about 8-10 times more frequently in girls than boys. Scoliosis progresses to a degree that requires treatment in only 10 percent of people with curvature of their spine. Regular exercise, keeping the back muscles strong, increasing the condition and getting fit are indispensable elements in almost every step of scoliosis follow-up and treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>What are the Types of Scoliosis?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Idiopathic\u00a0 (Scoliosis of Unknown Cause)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The most common type of scoliosis; It is ‘idiopathic’ scoliosis, the cause of which cannot be fully clarified. Lateral bending in the spine can be ‘S’ or ‘C’ shaped. Apart from tilting to the side, rotation of the vertebrae around themselves is also seen in all idiopathic scoliosis, including the mildest forms. This rotation in the vertebrae causes asymmetrical protrusions on the back or waist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Neuromuscular\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The second most common type of scoliosis is neuromuscular scoliosis. Muscular or nerve diseases can be among the main causes of neuromuscular scoliosis. Nervous diseases can be caused by the brain and spinal cord; Muscular diseases can be seen in childhood and later. In neuromuscular scoliosis, unlike idiopathic scoliosis, respiratory distress and sensory defects are more common.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scoliosis brace may not be used during the treatment process due to respiratory problems, communication disorders, sensory defects and epileptic seizures. Younger ages may be preferred for surgical intervention in this type of scoliosis. Fusion therapy can be applied.<\/span><\/p>\n

Congenital<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Congenital scoliosis is the third most common. It is a type of scoliosis<\/a> due to spinal anomalies that occur during the development of the unborn child. Congenital scoliosis progresses rapidly in the first years. For this reason, the treatment process of congenital scoliosis that occurs in the early stages may require surgical intervention at a young age.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scoliosis in Adults<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Beginning painlessly in childhood; However, it is a disorder that can show its symptoms (pain, posture disorder, etc.) in advanced ages. In adult idiopathic scoliosis, severe pain may occur due to degeneration in facet joints. Respiratory functions may be affected due to excessive deformation that may occur in the chest, and patients may get tired quickly and respiratory distress may occur.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adult Degenerative Scoliosis<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Adult degenerative scoliosis is the type of scoliosis that occurs as a result of wear on the spine with aging. It usually occurs in people over the age of 50. Also, osteoporosis that occurs at these ages may be one of the causes of degenerative scoliosis in adults as well as increase in curvature. Degenerative scoliosis that occurs with wear can be seen in any of the neck, back and waist regions of the spine; However, the most common area is the waist region.<\/span><\/p>\n

The strength and balance of the spine may be impaired in people with severe adult degenerative scoliosis. This disorder can cause the spine in the foreground and background, the trunk to lean sideways, and the trunk to lean forward as the lumbar anatomical angle decreases. These imbalances may cause an increase in the severity of the curvature and may cause pain by affecting the patient’s mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n

In adult patients with degenerative scoliosis, back pain, low back pain and pain along the distribution area of \u200b\u200bthe nerve (radiculopathy) due to nerve compression and loss of strength in the muscles supplied by the nerve may be observed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In these deformities that may occur in the spinal structure, spondylolysis may cause the spinal bone to slide forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-surgical treatment methods are generally preferred. Physiotherapy programs, stabilization, strengthening and stretching exercises can relieve muscle spasm and reduce pain. Scoliosis may also develop in adults with rheumatic disease, osteoporosis (osteoporosis) and after trauma and infections.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Symptoms<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n