Question 1

what are treatments for scoliosis with a 42 degree curve?

Accepted Answer

Depends: At 42 degrees with progression of curve and/or pain, a surgical recommendation can be made to treat a scoliosis. There are patients who do not have surgery, since their curves are stable with minimal or no progression.  For patients with stable curves, non-corrective treatments, such as therapy or exercise, are based upon symptoms like discomfort.

Question 2

treatment  42 yr congenital scoliosis hemi vertebrae l4 has lead to osteoarthritis in lumbar, fractured pedicles, stenosis  + degenerative discs l4 l5?

Accepted Answer

See ortho spine doc: You may need reconstructive or supportive surgery to prevent nerve damage if you have more than one vertebral body affected by the osteoarthritis. If this is a congenital issue an ortho spine doctor would give you the best advice on how to proceed safely

Question 3

what are the treatment options for 19 yr old with scoliosis with a 42 degree curve?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis specialist: Find a scoliosis specialist who can help with your options and decisions.  These can be orthopedic spine surgeons or neurosurgeons who specialize in scoliosis treatment.
The treatment can be dependent on multiple factors including the shape of the curve, location of the curve, and the symptoms experienced.  There are multiple specialists throughout the country who can help you.

Question 4

in 3 years my scoliosis progessed from 23 to 42 degrees what would be the proper treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: This depends on your age and type of scoliosis.  It appears that the progression is quite fast and surgery may be necessary to correct and prevent worsening of the curvature.

Question 5

recently i discovered i have scoliosis. i am wondering is 6 degree and 8 degree scoliosis is bad and do i need some kind of treatment for it?

Accepted Answer

: NO. It is barely enough to mention. At a posted age of 19/male you are skeletally mature &amp; the chance of this increasing is minimal. It should have no direct effect on your health or daily life.

Question 6

my 14 years old daughter has 49 degrees scoliosis.
want to know what treatment is likely she should have?
she is referred to sick kids in september.

Accepted Answer

Surgical correction: Is best option when curvature is over 40 degrees and growth spur not complete.

Question 7

what is the most common treatment for a 49 degree curve in t8 & 42 degree in l1 scoliosis? my child is 12 and has severe pain to where she can't walk.

Accepted Answer

Expert consultation: your child is suffering from effects of progressive scoliosis, and needs emergency evaluation and treatment. Free transportation, evaluation, and treatment is avaiilable at the Shriner's Hospitals. "For more information about a particular condition contact your local Shriners Hospitals for Children directly or call 800-237-5055 in the U.S., or 800-361-7256 in Canada"-- https://www.shrinershospital

Question 8

degree of scoliosis is 5 in lower thoracic & 7 in mid lumbar spine. should i get a brace/treatment? i'm 24yr/old woman.i've consistent back pain tho.

Accepted Answer

Most wouldn't: I don't even refer cases out with that minor level of deviation. Your doc is in a better position to sort out any back pain issues but many with scoliosis at higher degrees  have no pain at all.

Question 9

what treatments should i get for moderate scoliosis and a reverse neck curve?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually a curve that is described as moderate is less than 45 degrees, those curves do not typically progress when a patient is done growing.  And so treatment would be based on symptoms, if not many symptoms no treatment needed.  If symptomatic, then meds or PT or chiropractic are usually tried as first line; if does not respond, then MRI may give more info.

Question 10

is there any treatment for scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bracing and surgery are the main treatments for significant scoliosis. Mild scoliosis requires no treatment.

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Treatment 42 yr congenital scoliosis hemi vertebrae l4 has lead to osteoarthritis in lumbar, fractured pedicles, stenosis + degenerative discs l4 l5?

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What are the treatment options for 19 yr old with scoliosis with a 42 degree curve?

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In 3 years my scoliosis progessed from 23 to 42 degrees what would be the proper treatment for this?

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Recently i discovered i have scoliosis. i am wondering is 6 degree and 8 degree scoliosis is bad and do i need some kind of treatment for it?

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My 14 years old daughter has 49 degrees scoliosis. want to know what treatment is likely she should have? she is referred to sick kids in september.

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What is the most common treatment for a 49 degree curve in t8 & 42 degree in l1 scoliosis? my child is 12 and has severe pain to where she can't walk.

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Degree of scoliosis is 5 in lower thoracic & 7 in mid lumbar spine. should i get a brace/treatment? i'm 24yr/old woman.i've consistent back pain tho.

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What treatments should i get for moderate scoliosis and a reverse neck curve?

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Is there any treatment for scoliosis?

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