Cómo manejar una escoliosis no quirúrgica (original) (raw)

Non-surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, can be realized either by general Orthopaedic surgeon or specialist dedicated to spinal pathologies. The different therapeutic alternatives includes: observation, rehabilitation exercises, the correction of posture, swimming, physical therapy, physiokinesiotherapy, and the use of orthotic devices. Actually, the exercise programs for the posture correction, physical therapy and kinesiology has not been shown to be effective in changing the natural evolution of scoliosis. It is recommended a periodic, clinical and radiographic observation every four to six months in patients with idiopathic scoliosis with growth potential only in less than 25° curves. Patients with curves that are greater than 20 or 25° and less than 40 or 45° and growth potential are appropriate to be dealt with through the use of the corset. Exercises in swimming pool should be preferred; however, must be carried out as a complement to the use of orthesis. The sport’s ...