Living With Your Scoliosis

The abnormal curvature of the spine, commonly known as scoliosis, often develops in the early stages of life. What most doctors can confirm is that the condition typically appears during the growth spurt stage, just before puberty, with the potential to worsen as one ages. Typical cases of scoliosis can range from mild to severe, but living life with this spine condition can become exceedingly painful and debilitating. Although there is no current cure for scoliosis, our board-certified surgical and medical spine specialists can help determine an effective treatment plan to reduce your symptoms and pain. If you are looking to pursue scoliosis treatment on Long Island, consider visiting Orthopedic Spine Care of Long Island for treatment and consultation. Orthopedic Spine Care can also recommend these countermeasures for the degenerative spinal disorder:

X-Rays– OSCLI has the ability to monitor the condition of your spine with the use of x-rays, CT, and MRI. Periodic imaging allows the physician to track the curve. If a situation were to arise where the curvature has suddenly become more severe, your physician can note the initial changes and potentially take further action, such as surgery.

Orthopedic Spine Care of Long Island (OSCLI) offers patients a wide range of comprehensive imaging services.  In addition to your appointment with one of our board-certified medical and surgical spine specialists, all necessary diagnostic imaging can be completed on-site, often on the same day.

Our state-of-the-art imaging services include:

X-Ray

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Fluoroscopy

CT scan

Braces– If the condition of the spine has become moderate, your orthopedic spine surgeon may suggest regularly using a brace, so long as the patient is a child and is still growing. Most braces can be customized so that they are capable of conforming to the changes in the patient’s body. Unfortunately, braces will not cure scoliosis, but it may prevent advancement of the curve. In most cases, your orthopedic spine surgeon will urge you to wear the brace 24 hours a day, but it can be removed for physical activity. Once a child has finished growing, it is recommended that the brace be removed permanently. For scoliosis treatment on Long Island, Orthopedic Spine Care of Long Island can prescribe a brace that will fit your individual needs.  

Surgery– Severe cases of scoliosis can potentially become unbearable, causing pain and breathing restrictions. If that is the case, then your orthopedic spine surgeon may suggest surgical treatment. Scoliosis surgery will likely reduce the harshness of the curve and even prevent it from getting worse. One of the more common surgeries for scoliosis treatment is spinal fusion. During this surgery, surgeons will connect two or more bones in the spine together, so that they cannot move individually. Metal rods and other substitutes can also be placed within the spinal area in order to keep the bones sturdy as they fuse together.

Learn more about Scoliosis treatment options offered at our office at your next appointment. If you are new to our practice, please call 631-847-0200 and ask to speak to our New Patient Coordinator. We will assist you with everything needed to schedule an appointment. No questions are left unanswered, and only the highest quality patient care is promised. Call us, at 631-847-0200 or visit us, at www.orthospinecareli.com.