Spinal deformities

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Any anomaly in the formation, position, or shape of the vertebral column is referred to as a spinal deformity in medicine. In its natural state, the human spine has a slight curvature, but abnormalities can result when these curves become excessive or shift out of place. While some malformations are modest, some are more severe. The latter are recognised and also lead to bodily issues, but the former do not leave an imprint on a person's personality. Spinal deformity, commonly referred to as a malformed spine or a curved spine, can afflict anyone, whether they are young, old, or in between.


Spondylolisthesis, kyphosis, and scoliosis Generally speaking, there are three conditions that typically affect humans and cause spinal deformity.


Scoliosis


This kind of spinal malformation causes the spine to curve in a "S" or "C" shape from side to side. Although it can affect toddlers and adults, it primarily affects teenagers during their formative years. It may result from neurological problems, hereditary causes, or congenital deformities. It could either be structural or not. The former is a permanent condition brought on by an illness, an accident, or a birth defect. The latter is transient and is surgically treatable.


Kyphosis


Also referred to as a hunchback, is a condition that results in an abnormal curvature of the top section of the spine. The person has an obvious hump on their upper back due to this ailment. Kyphosis can affect anyone and is typically thought to be caused by poor posture, although it can also be brought on by an infection in the spine, an injury, a slipped disc, muscular weakness, arthritis, and ageing.


Spondylolisthesis


In this disorder, a spine bone slides forward or backwards out of position, resulting in a malformation. Aging, arthritis, or normal wear and tear-related deterioration are the main causes.


Treatment:


If it is discovered in time, spinal deformity is typically curable. An orthopedist must perform a physical examination on patients with kyphosis or who are displaying symptoms like pain or other obvious indicators. The extent of the deformity is evaluated after additional examination using an X-ray or MRI scan, and then the doctor begins treatment. Exercise, physical therapy, or braces may be used to treat some conditions. However, in some circumstances, surgery is the only choice left because only surgical intervention can cure the distorted curvature. They fix the abnormal curvature of the spine and the patient can get a normal curvature following the therapy. The surgical procedures involve implant placement and spinal fusion.





Prevention:


Spinal deformity can be prevented as well as treated quickly because it is a painful and personality-decreasing disorder. It must be prevented by promptly addressing factors such bad posture, arthritis, and sliding discs. When one experiences back or leg pain, they should exercise extreme caution and seek medical attention right once. One should also make an effort to keep a healthy weight and exercise frequently.


A senior neurosurgeon of international repute with excellent management skills and one of the Best Neurosurgeons in Kolkata, Dr. Kaushik Sil has over 16 years of experience in treating complex Brain and Spine problems like brain tumours, spinal disc prolapse, brain stroke, subdural hematoma, spinal deformity with a special interest in childhood neurosurgical problems like hydrocephalus and spinal birth defects. His simple guidance and high success in treatment rates is immaculate.

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