After being adjusted, the 9-year-old girl significantly improved her spinal curvature, increasing by 10 cm and recovering quickly.
A 9-year-old female was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of one. She was assessed and followed at a pediatric center, but no treatment was provided because of the consequences of the Covid-19 epidemic.
For normal people, the scoliosis angle (Cobb angle) is 0 degrees; a Cobb angle of over 10 degrees is diagnosed as scoliosis. However, examination at Vinmec Central Park showed that the patient's Cobb angle was up to 100 degrees. This is a severe early-onset scoliosis, so the doctors decided to perform surgery to implant a Magnetic control growing rod.
“We applied this surgery to the child, performed through a mid-back incision of about 30 cm, continuously monitored the nerves during the surgery, and achieved impressive initial results.” - The doctor shared.
Results immediately after correction, the Cobb angle was reduced to 46° (Figure 2). The respiratory, circulatory, and neurological status were stable. There were no complications in the postoperative period. Postoperative height was 137.5 cm, an increase of 10.5 cm compared to before surgery.
Thanks to the erector spinae plane (ESP) anesthesia technique developed and first applied at Vinmec, the child's postoperative pain was well controlled. This helps the recovery process to be quicker and more comfortable.
Warning about scoliosis in children
The spine will develop continuously from birth to adulthood. There are two periods with the fastest growth in length, which are in the first five years of life and in puberty. The length of the thoracic spine is closely related to the development of the lungs as well as the function of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
However, scoliosis can be caused by various factors. This is a condition in which the spine is curved to one side of the body axis and the vertebral bodies are rotated and deviated along the horizontal plane. Scoliosis affects the thoracic or lumbar region.
If the spinal deformity appears before the age of ten, we call it early-onset scoliosis. Scoliosis, if not treated effectively, can cause significant impairments in respiratory and circulatory function, and also negatively impact aesthetic and quality of life.
Children with early-onset scoliosis need to be diagnosed and appropriate treatment. This helps the spine and chest continue to develop to their maximum. Therefore, parents need to regularly observe and monitor their children to detect any unusual signs and quickly take them to a specialized medical center for treatment to avoid serious complications.
Patients with spinal deformities can be examined and treated at Vinmec International General Hospital. There is a well-trained, highly specialized, and experienced team of musculoskeletal specialists capable of effectively implementing advanced spinal treatment methods in the world; a modern equipment system, a rehabilitation room that meets international standards; and professional service quality, resulting in high diagnostic and treatment efficiency.
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