La escoliosis es una curva lateral en la columna vertebral que se ve con mayor frecuencia cuando un niño se acerca a la adolescencia. En un caso leve, un hombro puede parecer más alto que el otro o la cintura puede estar inclinada. Si ese es el caso, se controlará al niño y es posible que no se necesite tratamiento. Los casos graves pueden tener una torsión en la columna y una curva, lo que puede causar dolor de espalda y problemas respiratorios. La escoliosis parece ser hereditaria (viene de familia) o causada por enfermedades como la esclerosis múltiple (EM) e infecciones / lesiones de la columna.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Orthopedic Surgery
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery offers orthopedic services from head to toe for acute injuries, as well as chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system, to help you get b…
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Neurosurgery
We provide comprehensive surgical treatment of the spine for trauma, degenerative conditions, congenital problems, and more. Our surgeons are experts in less invasive surgical tec…
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Spine Surgery
We provide comprehensive surgical treatment for all spine-related conditions, including less invasive surgical techniques that lead to faster recovery times and reduced pain.
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Pediatric Neurosurgery
We have extensive experience in pediatric neurosurgery, using state-of-the-art techniques and compassion to provide expert care and guidance during a potentially difficult time.