La détection précoce de la scoliose est la clé d’un traitement efficace. Découvrez les options de dépistage et de traitement pour les enfants et les adultes du Tennessee.
Scoliosis — an abnormal curvature of the spine — affects approximately 2-3% of the population. Early detection through screening, especially during adolescence, is crucial for the best treatment outcomes.
We recommend scoliosis screening for children between ages 10-15, when growth spurts can accelerate curve progression. Our screening includes a physical examination, Adam's forward bend test, and imaging when needed.
Treatment depends on the severity and progression risk of the curve. Observation with regular monitoring, bracing for moderate curves, and surgical correction for severe or progressive curves are the main treatment approaches.
Scoliosis can also affect adults, either from untreated childhood scoliosis or new degenerative curves. Our Tennessee specialists offer both conservative and surgical options for adult scoliosis.