Question 1

traumatology, i have escoliosis, not sure what degree, my back hurts more than normal lately, after exercise pain won't go, what treatments are available?

Accepted Answer

Spinal curvature: Most scoliosis patients do not need surgery.  Severe cases require correction for berating issues or spinal cord compression.  Physical therapy is a good option to start.

Question 2

what is moderate levoconvex lumbar scoliosis?

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A left curvature in : Lower back with the convex or outside part of the curve or scoliosis on the left side of the body with moderate meaning a curve degree between 20-40 degrees in this region.   Curves in lumbar spine can be associated with back pain due to its altered mechanics (which can increase degeneration ) and curve may worsen with age due to further degenerative changes as well as and/or loss of bone density.

Question 3

what is thoracolumbar scoliosis?

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A curved spine: Scoliosis means an abnormal curvature of the spine. Thoracolumbar means that it involves both the thoracic spine or mid back and the lumbar spine or low back.

Question 4

difference btw scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis?

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Abnormal spine curve: Scoliosis is an abnormal side to side curvature of  your backbone. People with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much. The spine might look like the letter “c” or “s.”

in lordosis the spine curves significantly inward at the lower back.

Kyphosis is characterized by an abnormally rounded upper back (more than 50 degrees of curvature).

Question 5

is scoliosis inherited?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most forms of scoliosis have a hereditary pattern. The exact inheritance pattern is not yet known. However we know that scoliosis tends to be more common in twins and in families with a known history of the disease.

Question 6

what is thoracogenic scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Spine curve start: A scoliosisthst begins in thoracic spine oyher curves are compensatory thoracic curve is structural part this is a common pattern i habent seen this term used i usually use thecterms structural or compensatory or classically the king moe curve classification suplanted recently by lenke classification.

Question 7

what is dextroconvex scoliosis in adults?

Accepted Answer

Dextroscoliosis: Dextroconvex scoliosis means right convex curve of the spine. The severity, pain &amp;  functional compromise are more important than the terminology.

Question 8

are cervical levoscoliosis, arthritis, lumbar degenerative discs and fibromyalgia related?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Scoliosis and osteoarthritis, including degenerative discs, are related. Fibromyalgia is not directly related to the other issues.

Question 9

help, straightening expected cervical lordosis, some reversal.  shallow left convex curve through cervical spine. moderate ddd marginal osteophytes.

Accepted Answer

See details: These issues are secondary to osteoarthritis and muscle spasm. Physical therapy, especially cervical traction, often helps.

Question 10

what is acquired scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Not genetic: Regular or idiopathic scoliosis is usually a genetic basis whike acquired arises from a secondary issue like a back spadm, disc herniation  or disc degeneration or even a tumor or spine infection.

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Traumatology, i have escoliosis, not sure what degree, my back hurts more than normal lately, after exercise pain won't go, what treatments are available?

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What is moderate levoconvex lumbar scoliosis?

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What is thoracolumbar scoliosis?

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Difference btw scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis?

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Is scoliosis inherited?

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What is dextroconvex scoliosis in adults?

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Are cervical levoscoliosis, arthritis, lumbar degenerative discs and fibromyalgia related?

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Help, straightening expected cervical lordosis, some reversal. shallow left convex curve through cervical spine. moderate ddd marginal osteophytes.

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What is acquired scoliosis?

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