7. Found a Specific Gene
⢠Through research, scientists isolated the gene
associated with scoliosis
⢠Now knowing this gene, doctors can
determine if a person will have mild,
moderate, or severe scoliosis during their life
⢠With this, Doctors can determine the best
treatment for that individual.
8. ACUTE and or CHRONIC
⢠All depends on the degree of the curve.
⢠The smaller the curve the more acute it is.
⢠The larger the curve the more dangerous and
chronic it is.
SCOLIOMETER: used to measure the degree of
curve
9. Hazardous Depends on Degree
Of the Curve
⢠0°-20° (just has to be monitored)
⢠25°-70° (not necessarily treated, but w/o
treatment can cause damage; but monitoring
will take place.)
⢠70° and over (can cause spine to twist â can
cause problems to organs)
⢠100° (heart can be effected, death is possible
if there is no treatment)
10. Effects Organs
⢠The spine can twist and could apply pressure
onto the lungs.
⢠Some organs (heart) can be effected by the
pressure of the bones twisting and turning.
11. Effects Organs
⢠The bones of the ribcage can also twist to a
point where they could puncture the lungs.
12. Treatment
⢠If degree is not severe, Doctors will just
monitor the curve over time.
⢠Wearing a brace can help decrease the chance
of the curve increasing.
⢠Surgery is also a final and last decision.