A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF NON-INVASIVE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT IN CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

Abstract

Pediatric and adolescent scoliosis is one of the most common and prevailing orthopedic pathologies leading to spinal deformation. Cases of scoliosis where curving of the spine is <45% treated mostly surgically. However, when the spine is straightened with an implant, there are risks and complications. Hence, interest to conservative treatment methods has increased significantly. This article discusses advantages and disadvantages of non-invasive methods for treating scoliosis. The disadvantage is the duration of treatment: treating scoliosis using conservative methods such as physical therapy and wearing bondages can take a long time to achieve results. Also, there is a need for regular control: conservative treatment of scoliosis requires regular control by doctors and specialists to assess progress and change treatment plan if necessary. The most promising methods of conservative treatment, including correction of the muscular system, have been identified – adaptation physical exercises and gymnastics due to physical impact on kyphotic and scoliotic deformity. This includes breathing and physical exercises, therapeutic horse riding and wearing rigid torsion brace.