Question 1

what are the treatment options for thoracolumbar scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

What type of scolios: Idiopathic adolescent or neuromuscular or degenerative curve how old is patient?

Question 2

my son is 12 years old. his recent xray shows primary thoracolumbar scoliosis of 13.2 concave to the left. does he need a back brace or what would the treatment be?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: The pediatric orthopedic spine doctors usually consider a brace if the angle has reached 20-25 degrees and the teen still has significant years of growth left, or if the angle is less than 20-25 degrees but has rapidly progressed at least 5 degrees at the 4 to 6-month follow-up appointment. That means a follow-up scoliosis x-ray is important to do, usually twice a year.

Question 3

what can be done for  osteoporosis and thoracolumbar scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Weight bearing exercise , proper nutrition and  limited sun exposure helps to prevent osteoporosis. Even if present already, there are medications to help this condition. Osteopenia is not osteoporosis but a relative low bone mass that makes you a higher risk for osteoporosis. Finally, physical therapy and corrective posture devices will help scoliosis. Surgery is last resort for severe cases.

Question 4

what does it mean to have rotatory thoracolumbar scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis is very 3D: Scoliosis is always a three dimensional deformity;  the spine is not only curved when you look from the front, but it is also rotated. It is the amount of rotation that makes the curve the most visible when you bend forward and look at it.  The rotation is what produces the 'so-called' rib hump.

Question 5

hi doctors, was just wondering what is "thoracolumbar scoliosis"?

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic scoliosis: Idiopathic scoliosis which usually affects preteens and teens initially has thoraco lumbar configuration  with thoracic curve mainly to right and lumbar curve mainly to left (s-shaped).

Question 6

i have mild levoconvex thoracolumbar scoliosis and i was wondering if that could have been caused by the spinal tap for meningitis.

Accepted Answer

No, definitely not: no. Spinal tap can be you acute and subacute headaches but will not change the curvature of the spine.

Question 7

what is thoracolumbar scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

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 8

is it possible to have hiatal hernia , osteoporosis and thoracolumbar scoliosis at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible to have that particular list of medical problems at the same time, but there is not necessarily as cause and effect relationship among them. The scoliosis may be a contributing factor for the hiatal hernia however.

Question 9

can you tell me if a combined incidence of hiatal hernia , osteoporosis and thoracolumbar scoliosis, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Activities/Exercises: Would be helpful for all the 3, as hh is usually seen with weight issues, so reducing the wt with activities/exercises would benefit it. The osteoporosis can be improved upon by such activities as well, + calcium/vit d. The tl scoliosis may also be affected in a good way with exercises. You will need to see an orthopod to ensure its stable/not progressing.
See the pcp.
Good luck.

Question 10

my  disabled 13 years old son was diagnosed with thoracolumbar scoliosis to the left. it measures about 16,5 degrees. and there is elevated position of the right iliac crest. does he need to wear some brace or it would be enough to do some exercises ?

Accepted Answer

Close observation: Usually intervention is post poned for scoliosus under 20-25 degrees.  At age 13, however, he should anticipate more growth, and scoliosis may increase, so monitoring every 3-6 months is important.  There is some controversy as to whether full time bracing is helpful, as muscles become weak with disuse.  A combination of night bracing and muscle stimulation may be best.

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What are the treatment options for thoracolumbar scoliosis

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My son is 12 years old. his recent xray shows primary thoracolumbar scoliosis of 13.2 concave to the left. does he need a back brace or what would the treatment be?

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What can be done for osteoporosis and thoracolumbar scoliosis?

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What does it mean to have rotatory thoracolumbar scoliosis?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is "thoracolumbar scoliosis"?

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I have mild levoconvex thoracolumbar scoliosis and i was wondering if that could have been caused by the spinal tap for meningitis.

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What is thoracolumbar scoliosis?

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Is it possible to have hiatal hernia , osteoporosis and thoracolumbar scoliosis at the same time?

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Can you tell me if a combined incidence of hiatal hernia , osteoporosis and thoracolumbar scoliosis, what to do?

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My disabled 13 years old son was diagnosed with thoracolumbar scoliosis to the left. it measures about 16,5 degrees. and there is elevated position of the right iliac crest. does he need to wear some brace or it would be enough to do some exercises ?

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