What is Thoracolumbar Scoliosis?

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Diagnosing scoliosis is related to the area of the spine. We know scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, it will typically be greater than 10 degrees, and it will have some rotation. To confirm the diagnosis, a Cobb Angle analysis is done as well. These aspects are important when making a diagnosis, and they are combined with the location of the curve: cervical, thoracic or lumbar to help classify scoliosis.

Thoracic scoliosis is very common; however, scoliosis can develop in any part of the spine and more than one location at once. Patients often have three or more different curvatures when diagnosed with scoliosis, but only the biggest curve is emphasized.

Understanding the classification is very important. Due to the age of the patient, scoliosis can be classified as:
Infantile Scoliosis
Adolescent Scoliosis
Juvenile Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis

Due to the type of scoliosis, it can be classified as:
Idiopathic
Congenital
Neuromuscular

By degree of severity, scoliosis is classified as:
Mild 10-25
Moderate 25-40
Severe 40 and above

By its location on the spine, scoliosis can be:
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common, where the root cause of scoliosis is unknown, representing over 80% of cases. In the adult stage, the most common type is degenerative scoliosis.

Scoliosis is segmented into so many different types and classifications to better define the treatment options available to patients that would be the most beneficial depending on their age, the origin of the curve, degree of progression, and location.

X-rays are a tool often used to help diagnose scoliosis and narrow down degree size and location. The one time X-rays are not as effective is to determine if there is an underlining neuromuscular condition.

Thoracolumbar scoliosis is known as such because of its location in the thoracolumbar area of the spine. This type of scoliosis is very visual, and asymmetry can be seen in the mid-section of the back, transitioning between the waist and the hips. This type of scoliosis responds very well to several conservative treatment due to its asymmetrical nature. This area of the spine tends to be more mobile than the rest of the spine, which allows it to respond better to conservative treatment.

Before deciding on a more invasive approach such as surgery, consider proactive scoliosis treatment to reduce and manage your curve like the conservative treatment offered at The Scoliosis Reduction Center.

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00:00 - What is Thoracolumbar Scoliosis?
01:36 - Understanding Scoliosis Classifications
02:34 - Idiopathic Scoliosis
02:50 - Degenerative Scoliosis
03:05 - Classifications & Location
04:34 - Underlining Neuromuscular Condition
04:55 - Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
06:16 - Conservative Treatment
06:45 - Treatment Results & Recommendations

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