SPINAL DEFORMITY
Spinal Deformity Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Such deformities include scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), kyphosis (round back) and lordosis (swayback). These can be congenital or acquired mainly during growth or later in life. They may affect position, balance and even function of lungs.
Common Deformities
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
Causes
- Congenital abnormalities
- Degenerative changes
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Trauma
Symptoms
- Uneven shoulders or hips
- Back pain
- Fatigue
- Reduced lung capacity
Diagnosis
- Standing X-rays
- MRI or CT scan
Treatment
- Observation and monitoring
- Bracing
- Physiotherapy
- Corrective spinal surgery
1. Scoliosis
2. Kyphosis
Right Thoracic Scoliosis in 14 year old girl with 68⁰ cobb
Thoracolumbar Scoliosis in 16 year old girl with 115⁰ cobb
Underwent Scoliosis correction with Costoplasty
Underwent Scoliosis correction with Costoplasty
Congenital Thoracolumbar Kyphoscoliosis in 9 year old girl
Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO)
Preop x ray with destruction of c5c6 and c7 vertebral body and severe kyphosis
Mri showing severe cord compression with vertebral destruction
Single stage anterior reconstruction of c5c6 with cage and plating followed by posterior fixation c3 to c7
Patient sitting independently with straight neck, standing and walking with support
