Question
What is the definition and symptoms of congenital scoliosis? What kind of consequences can it cause? How is it treated? What is the optimal age for treatment? Additionally, what are the dangers of children undergoing a spinal MRI? Do they need to undergo three sessions?
Answer
The dangers of scoliosis first manifest in the imbalance of muscle strength on both sides due to the curvature of the spine. The muscles, tendons, and soft tissues on both sides are subjected to long-term uneven stress, which can lead to muscle fatigue and back pain, as well as spinal degeneration. Secondly, the dangers of scoliosis also affect appearance. Patients often have uneven shoulders and a hump on their back, which may prevent them from integrating into normal social life and even lead to some psychological disorders. Furthermore, the dangers of scoliosis also include that mild spinal curvature can cause varying degrees of chest deformity and a reduction in thoracic capacity, but generally does not affect cardiovascular and pulmonary function. Early-onset or severe scoliosis, or anterior-type scoliosis, can lead to lung expansion disorders and even regional atelectasis on the convex side. Since lung interstitial development is generally completed around the age of 10, scoliosis occurring before this age can lead to lung development disorders and affect cardiovascular and pulmonary function.