Scoliosis refers to that one or several segments of the spine bend laterally from the midline on the coronal plane, forming a curvature (Cobb angle >; 10) is usually accompanied by the rotation of the spine and the increase or decrease of physiological lordosis and kyphosis on the sagittal plane.
Scoliosis can be divided into structural scoliosis and unstructured scoliosis. The spine and its supporting tissues of non-structural scoliosis have no inherent changes, the bending image is symmetrical, and the rotational position of the involved vertebral body is not fixed, so it can be corrected on the lateral bending image or traction image. Including posture, hysteria, nerve root stimulation, etc. Scoliosis can often be eliminated after removing the cause. Structural scoliosis refers to lateral curvature with rotation and structural fixation. The patient can't correct scoliosis by lying or scoliosis, or even if it is corrected, it can't be maintained.
Main deformity of scoliosis;
1. "High and low shoulders": the shoulders on both sides are unequal in height.
2. "Razor back": one shoulder blade is raised.
3. "Large and small holes": the distance from both sides of the trunk to the elbow is unequal.
4. "Wrinkled waist": wrinkles are formed near the waist side.
5. "Big and small breasts": bilateral breasts are asymmetrical, one big and one small, one high and one low.
6. "Pelvic tilt": the pelvis is tilted, the legs are long and short, and walking is shaking.
Severe scoliosis can also lead to visceral dysfunction:
1. Cardiopulmonary dysfunction: chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitation.
2. Gastrointestinal dysfunction: stomach pain, flatulence and indigestion.
3. Involve the spinal cord or nerves, causing paralysis and dysfunction of urine and urine.
Scoliosis mostly occurs in adolescents (7- 16 years old), and 60% to 80% of scoliosis occurs in girls.
How to prevent scoliosis?
First, the correct choice of bedding, correct sleeping position. It is recommended to lie on a wooden bed, neither too soft nor too hard. When a person lies on his back on a horizontal plane, the spine of his back and waist just strongly supports his body. However, when he lies on an excessively soft bed for a long time, the "physiological curvature" of the spine will be reduced or disappeared due to his own weight. That is, the spine straightens (viewed from the side), resulting in discomfort or pain. If the bed is too hard, the waist and back are suspended, and it does not fit well with the bed surface, it is easy to strain the back muscles and change the physiological curvature of the spine. When lying on your side, if the mattress is too soft, the spine of your back and waist will "sink", and scoliosis will appear in the long run. If it is a wooden bed, it will support the spine of the back to a certain extent. The back will neither "sink" nor "sag" and keep the spine in a straight line (from the back). At the same time, the plate has certain elasticity and can play an adjusting role.
Second, pay attention to your sitting posture, and truly "sit like a clock, stand like a pine, and walk like the wind".
Third, we should exercise regularly and take an active part in sports to enhance the strength and intensity of body muscles. For example, running, gymnastics, swimming, pull-ups and so on. Only by developing good living habits and regular work and rest can we build a healthy body.
Contributed by: Yan Xu, Spinal Surgery.
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