Scoliosis, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 9

Scoliosis What are the treatment methods for scoliosis (with pain)? Is surgery necessary? Can it be cured?

I would like to inquire about applying for a disability certificate due to my scoliosis? Hello Dr. Wang, I have a question I would like to ask. I discovered that I had scoliosis when I was in middle school, and at that time, I wore a brace for rehabilitation. After I started wor...

What preparations should be made before spinal surgery? Hello, doctor. My younger sister (19 years old) has had scoliosis since childhood and is scheduled for surgery this summer. Since there is still a long time before the surgery, is there anything we should prepare in advance?...

Scoliosis compressing the kidneys? Dr. Wang: I would like to ask you a question. My mother has scoliosis that is compressing her kidneys, resulting in hematuria. What should be done to address this issue? Is surgery necessary? Can this condition be completely cured? Are there any...

Cervical scoliosis Hello: I am not sure if my neck pain is due to poor posture from prolonged work. This condition has been ongoing for quite some time, and in the past few months, whenever I experience neck pain, I also have severe headaches. Additionally, sometimes when I press...

Scoliosis I previously had an X-ray taken at a hospital that showed my spinal curvature at 22.2 degrees (while another hospital reported it as 30 degrees). However, at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, I was advised that correction is recommended for curves over 50 degrees, and at Ca...

Scoliosis Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. Does scoliosis affect back pain? Recently, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my left upper back, sometimes even affecting my breathing. I have had scoliosis for many years without any back pain, but recently...

Unable to maintain an upright posture for too long? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a condition I've been experiencing for the past year or two. I often feel stiffness and sometimes pain in my head, neck, shoulders, and upper back. I previously visited a neurosurgery...

Cobb angle greater than 70 degrees? The X-ray images of the cervical and thoracic spine show ligamentous ossification changes, with more than half of the vertebrae fused in each region, and the Cobb angle at the thoracolumbar junction exceeds 70 degrees.

Pain and discomfort in the inner thigh and tibial muscles of the calf? Hello Dr. Zhou, I would like to ask you a question. My father has had scoliosis and bone spurs for many years. Recently, he suddenly experienced pain and swelling in the inner thigh and shin muscles of his rig...

Uneven shoulder height? The left shoulder is slightly higher than the right; does this indicate scoliosis? What tests are needed to confirm scoliosis? What treatments should be pursued afterward? Will these treatments require out-of-pocket expenses? Can scoliosis cause lower back...

Spine Hello Doctor: 1. I often experience soreness and even weakness at the very bottom of my spine (near the waist). Sometimes, I can't get out of bed, and pressing on the area makes it feel even more sore and weak. I've seen a doctor and had X-rays done, but the doct...

Ankylosing Spondylitis I have ankylosing spondylitis due to excessive and inappropriate exercise, which has caused some degree of spinal scoliosis. Previously, I experienced severe hip pain and swelling in my left forefoot, but after treatment from a chiropractor, the hip pain ha...

Prevention of Scoliosis Hello, doctor. I have a 20-degree scoliosis. What should I do to prevent and treat it? Also, at what age does scoliosis typically worsen? I've heard that after the age of 20, the skeletal structure is already fixed and won't worsen until after 60...

I have had scoliosis for over ten years, currently at a 35-degree curvature. I have tried countless methods without success, and I feel very depressed? Hello Doctor: Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I have been diagnosed with scoliosis since I was 20 years old,...

Why can individuals with congenital spinal deformities still run 100 meters in 14.76 to 16.03 seconds? Dear Dr. Wang, I feel like a lucky person! I have two areas of my spine that are curved, resulting in an S-shape (on the X-ray: the spine appears triangular at the two points o...

Scoliosis Last year, an X-ray at a major hospital revealed a 38-degree scoliosis. After receiving chiropractic treatment, I noticed significant improvement. Should I get another X-ray? Do I still need to wear a brace? (I feel it hasn't been effective.) Will it worsen in the ...

Low back pain I have lower back pain, and I haven't experienced any trauma before this. Whenever I bend forward or backward, the lumbar region becomes very painful, and it starts hurting for no apparent reason. I haven't had pain like this before.

Lower back discomfort and pain issues? I often wake up with lower back pain. I frequently experience discomfort in my lower back while doing household chores, such as bending over to wash dishes. Sometimes, when I sit in class and lean against the back of the chair, my lower back...

Uneven rib cage? The ribs on the left and right sides are different, and there is an issue with scoliosis... I am unsure if the congenital asymmetry of the ribs is causing the scoliosis. Currently, there are no discomforts, but could this condition affect the internal organs? Sin...