Neuromuscular Scoliosis and Its Treatment Options

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Neuromuscular Scoliosis and Its Treatment Options

• Congenital, Idiopathic and Neuromuscular
  scoliosis (NMS) are three common types of
  scoliosis found in children and adults. While
  Idiopathic Scoliosis is caused by the reason
  unknown (as of now), Neuromuscular Scoliosis is
  caused by nerve and macular disorders in the
  patients. The neuromuscular conditions like spina
  bifida, cerebral palsy or even spinal cord injury
  can weaken or collapse the muscles without whose
  support the spine loses its shape, develops an
  abnormal curve and worsens over time. When
  compared to other forms of Scoliosis,
  Neuromuscular Scoliosis is more likely to worsen
  over time, sometimes involving the entire spine,
  turning it into tall C.

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Symptoms of Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Early signs of the Neuromuscular
Scoliosis include asymmetry in shoulder, hips or
rib cage, uneven seating or overall posture, loss
of ability to sit without support. As the
abnormal curve progresses with age, it alters the
anatomy slowly creating walking, sitting and
breathing problems, sometimes even creating lung
problems in severe cases. In most of the cases,
the signs and symptoms are detected in the
parents are caretakers early in their
childhood. Taking the medical, physical tests,
family history, functional and diagnostic tests
into account, and the spine specialist determines
the nature, severity and potential progression of
the scoliosis curve. X-rays studies are used to
diagnose the condition and measure the curvature
and rotation of the spine. X-rays are taken in
standing and seating position without support to
grasp the natural state of the spine under
gravity. The spine specialist may order tests
like MRI, CT, Ultrasound, bone density scans to
further evaluate the condition causing scoliosis.
The child is diagnosed with Neuromuscular
Scoliosis when the curvature of the spine is
greater than 10 degrees.
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How is Neuromuscular Scoliosis Treated?
Both surgical and non-surgical options are used
for Neuromuscular Scoliosis treatment depending
upon the severity of the condition. Back bracing,
physical therapy and wheelchair modification are
some of the non-surgical options that help the
spine curvature from getting worse. However,
these non-surgical procedures do not correct the
spinal curve. Children and adults with a spinal
curve that is large and progressive causing
walking, sitting or breathing problems are
treated with surgical treatment. There are three
types of surgical procedures that can help you
correct the curvature and the type of procedure
recommended by the spinal surgeon depends on the
age, growth factor and skeletal maturity.
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How is Neuromuscular Scoliosis Treated?
Growth rod implantation is suitable for children
in the growth phase and Spinal fusion is for
children who have reached sufficient skeletal
maturity. VEPTR (Vertical expandable prosthetic
titanium ribs) are recommended for children whose
Scoliosis has affected their lung and rib
development. However, choosing a treatment option
is based on a variety of factors and only an
experienced spine surgeon specializing in
treating spinal deformity conditions can help you
diagnose the problem and treat it effectively. An
expert spinal surgeon with a remarkable track
record in treating versatile cases
of Neuromuscular Scoliosis across all age groups,
Dr. Jwalant S. Mehta is the Best Spine Specialist
in the U.K. If you are in search of spine
specialist for treatment of Neuromuscular
Scoliosis in the U.K.
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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
  1939
• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic