Patient's question:
What is the definition and symptoms of congenital spinal deformity? What consequences can it cause? How is it treated? What is the best age for treatment? Also, regarding the risks of spinal MRI for children, is it necessary to do three sections?Doctor's answer:
The hazards of spinal deformity are first reflected in the fact that the curvature of the spine leads to bilateral muscle strength imbalance. Prolonged asymmetrical stress on the muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues on both sides can induce muscle fatigue, lower back pain, and spinal degeneration.Secondly, the harm of spinal deformity lies in its impact on appearance. Patients often have uneven shoulders and a humped back, which can prevent them from integrating into normal social life and may even lead to psychological disorders.
Additionally, the hazards of spinal deformity are also reflected in the fact that even mild spinal scoliosis can cause varying degrees of chest deformity and reduced thoracic cavity volume, though it generally does not affect respiratory or cardiac function. Early-onset or severe scoliosis, or convex-type scoliosis, can lead to impaired lung expansion, with localized atelectasis occurring on the convex side. Since lung interstitial development is typically completed around the age of 10, scoliosis that occurs before this age can result in impaired lung development, affecting respiratory and cardiac function.