Spinal Deformities
Scoliosis
- Definition: Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, where the spine curves to one side.
- Types:
- Infantile scoliosis: occurs in children under 3 years of age.
- Juvenile scoliosis: occurs in children between 3 and 10 years of age.
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: occurs in children between 10 and 18 years of age.
- Adult scoliosis: occurs in adults, often due to degenerative conditions.
- Causes:
- Genetics
- Congenital anomalies
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Trauma
- Infection
- Clinical Features:
- Uneven shoulders or hips
- One shoulder blade appearing more prominent than the other
- Rib hump
- Limited mobility
- Investigations:
- X-rays
- MRI scans
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Complications:
- Respiratory problems
- Cardiac problems
- Back pain
- Nerve damage
- Management:
- Bracing
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Monitoring
Kyphosis
- Definition: Kyphosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal forward curvature of the spine.
- Types:
- Congenital kyphosis: present at birth
- Postural kyphosis: caused by poor posture
- Scheuermann's kyphosis: caused by a growth disorder
- Osteoporotic kyphosis: caused by bone thinning
- Causes:
- Genetics
- Congenital anomalies
- Trauma
- Infection
- Osteoporosis
- Clinical Features:
- Forward leaning
- Hunchback
- Limited mobility
- Investigations:
- X-rays
- MRI scans
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Complications:
- Respiratory problems
- Cardiac problems
- Back pain
- Nerve damage
- Management:
- Bracing
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Monitoring
Spondylolisthesis
- Definition: Spondylolisthesis is a medical condition where one vertebra slips over the vertebra below it.
- Causes:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolysis
- Trauma
- Infection
- Clinical Features:
- Back pain
- Leg pain
- Limited mobility
- Investigations:
- X-rays
- MRI scans
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Complications:
- Nerve damage
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Management:
- Bracing
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Monitoring
Low Back Pain
- Definition: Low back pain refers to pain in the lower back region.
- Causes:
- Muscle strain
- Degenerative disc disease
- Herniated discs
- Osteoporosis
- Infection
- Examination:
- Medical history
- Physical examination
- Imaging studies
- Complications:
- Nerve damage
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Management:
- Rest
- Ice
- Stretching
- Strengthening
- Surgery
Sciatica
- Definition: Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve.
- Causes:
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Piriformis syndrome
- Spondylolisthesis
- Clinical Features:
- Pain in the lower back
- Pain in the buttocks
- Pain in the legs
- Investigations:
- X-rays
- MRI scans
- CT scans
- Blood tests
- Complications:
- Nerve damage
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Management:
- Physical therapy
- Stretching
- Strengthening
- Surgery
Homoeopathic Therapeutic Approach
- For Scoliosis:
- Arnica
- Calcarea carbonica
- Rhus toxicodendron
- For Kyphosis:
- Arnica
- Calcarea carbonica
- Rhus toxicodendron
- For Spondylolisthesis:
- Calcarea carbonica
- Rhus toxicodendron
- Silica
- For Low Back Pain:
- Arnica
- Calcarea carbonica
- Rhus toxicodendron
- For Sciatica:
- Calcarea carbonica
- Rhus toxicodendron
- Arnica