• Normal Spine
  
• Scoliosis
  

It is a high-level surgical method that can straighten a severely curved spine, and it can be operated safely with little bleeding and step-by-step surgery through collaboration with a spine specialist, general surgeon and thoracic surgeon.

• What is scoliosis?

  It is a condition characterized by an S- or C-shaped curvature of the spine when viewed from behind.

• How common is it?

  It is observed in approximately 2–3% of the population.

• Self-Check for Scoliosis

  • Your body appears to lean to one side.
  • One shoulder or side of the chest is higher than the other.
  • One side of the waist sticks out more than the other.

• Diagnostic Criteria

  Scoliosis is diagnosed when the Cobb angle is 10° or greater.

Establishing a treatment plan with EOS Imaging System

Whole-body 3D X-ray ‘EOS’

• • A system that examines the entire spine while minimizing radiation exposure
  • Radiation dose is about half that of a conventional X-ray and approximately 1/20 of a 3D CT scan
  • Particularly useful for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric scoliosis, where sensitivity to radiation is a concern

Treatment at a Glance

Types of Scoliosis by Age

• Adolescent scoliosis
  • Common between the ages of 10 and 18
  • Most patients do not experience pain.
• Degenerative scoliosis
  • Develops gradually as the spine curves to the left or right due to degenerative changes.
  • Patients may experience lower back stiffness, as well as leg numbness or pulling pain, especially when accompanied by spinal stenosis.

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• 1Lateral interbody fusion combined with open posterior surgery for adult spinal deformity
• 2Decision Making Algorithm for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
• 3Comparative analysis of 3 surgical strategies for adult spinal deformity with mild to moderate sagittal imbalance
• 4Does correction of preoperative coronal imbalance make a difference in outcomes of adult patients with deformity?

Treatment Cases

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• Before Surgery
  
• After Surgery
  

Corrected the curved spine from 125° to 70° after deformity correction 16-year-old female patient who developed severe scoliosis after treatment with alternative therapies

Frequently Asked Questions

• QDoes it happen because of carrying heavy bags or bad posture?

  A No. Heavy bags or poor posture have not been confirmed as causes of scoliosis. However, maintaining good posture is beneficial for overall spinal health.

• QCan it be prevented?

  A In most cases, the exact cause is difficult to identify, so there is no definitive prevention method. Therefore, regular monitoring for early detection is very important.

• QCan it be corrected with exercise or stretching?

  A It is difficult to correct the curve or stop its progression with exercise alone. However, maintaining muscle strength and flexibility can be helpful, so it is often done alongside treatment.

• QIf there’s a difference in shoulder height, does that mean it’s scoliosis?

  A A difference in shoulder height alone does not confirm scoliosis. Scoliosis is diagnosed when the Cobb angle measures 10° or more on a full-spine X-ray.

• QWhen and how long should a brace be worn?

  A Bracing is generally recommended for curves between 25° and 40° during growth periods. For effectiveness, wearing the brace for at least 20 hours per day is usually recommended.

• QWhat is the goal of brace treatment?

  A The goal is not to “straighten the spine while wearing the brace,” but to maintain the curve angle (prevent progression) even after the brace is removed.