Orthopedic Treatments

Surgical Treatment Of Scoliosis

Scoliosis, which is a spinal disease, can only be detected by physicians and surgical treatment can be performed by specialist physicians when necessary. As Fibo Health, we have compiled all the details about scoliosis for you in this article.

Are There Different Types of Scoliosis?

Adolescent scoliosis patients constitute 80 percent of the patients, the cause of which is not fully known. This type of scoliosis occurs with the curvature of the spine in one direction, especially in adolescence, with the effect of height growth, and is more common in women. For this reason, parents should follow their children closely, especially from primary school age, monitor the development of the spine, and consult a specialist in the field in case of doubt.

Is It Possible to Recognize Scoliosis?

In some cases, spinal curvatures can be noticed even when the back is bare. At this point, parents should be careful and should observe their children naked. They should look at children’s back and waist, watch whether the spine goes straight down, whether there is a hunchback, as is commonly used among the people, whether there is a low shoulder, whether the waist and shoulder alignment is correct. It should be checked whether the spine protrusions are a single line in the midline, and when the children start walking, the parents should check their walking balance.

Scoliosis Treatment

Scoliosis surgery is mostly a surgery that can be corrected in one go. It may rarely go to multiple surgeries. It may be possible to make a decision by traveling with the patient for many years, it is very difficult to make a quick decision on this treatment. After the operation, the patient’s routine controls are made. The fusion process of the bone and screw is expected. Complications, fractures, and loosening of the screws may occur over time, but this is not a serious situation.

After Scoliosis Surgery

After Scoliosis Surgery

On average, the patient should stay in the hospital for 4-5 days. The patient is discharged when he or she can tolerate his/her pain. The patient is lifted and walked on the first day after the operation, and sometimes this situation can extend to the next day. A standing x-ray is taken. It is checked whether there is an error by looking at the inserted screws with tomography. Shoulder balance and hip balance are checked, whether the head weight is passed over the hips. The most positive effect of surgical intervention is the improvement of the patient’s spine and some lengthening of his height.

Fibo Health provides quality treatment options in Turkey to the patients who are coming from all around the world. Istanbul is one of the most populous cities in the world. There are many hospitals and clinics that provide world-class care for their patients. Fibo Health’s team searches for the best doctors and hospitals, so we make sure to bring you to the most experienced health care professionals in Turkey.