Prevention of scoliosis

Abstract

Introduction: Scoliosis is a progressive disease, characterized by one or more lateral curvature of the spine. The incidence of scoliosis to children is 10,2- 27.6 % of orthopedic pathology. Particularly, affects girls (75-80 % of cases in most statistics) and usually occurs at the age of puberty or even several years before it. 2-3% of scoliosis appears at birth due to malformations of the vertebrae or ribs, and 6-7 in a hundred is due to other causes: neuromuscular disease, neurofibromatosis, cerebral palsy home. Scoliosis does not occur because of incorrect position but is caused by genetic or hormonal factors. Therefore, early detection is required when the degree of curvature of scoliosis is low, to prevent the apparition of significant changes in the spine and chest with repercussions on cardiorespiratory function and balance disorders. Purpose: selection of reliable methods for prevention of scoliosis and arguing their advantages and practical role. Materials and methods: To demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of this method we performed prophylactic examinations of scoliosis during 17.11.2015-20.11.2015, on a group of 68 children-46 girls and 22 boys, aged between 11-15 years from the Cismea Orhei Gymnasium. Using thescreening method we analyzed: the spine in the frontal, lateral, symmetry of scapula, symmetry of shoulder, symmetry of hips, triangles waist. Also, was performed Adam’s method: patient leans forward having the basin right and is noticed if one part of back is higher than the other. Results: Out of 68 children examined, four girls accused back pain, a boy has spinal deformities lumbar lordosis and kyphosis type thoracic emphasized. Conclusions: Although the disease of scoliosis does not manifest pains, though was recommended to submit children to specialist to confirm or infirm out the presence of scoliosis, and if necessary to receive an appropriate treatment. The presented screening method is non-invasive and does not require sophisticated equipment. They can be carried out by the family doctor or by the doctor from the child's school network to guide the child to a specialist.