Cervicothoracic Scoliosis
2018年2月1日 · Cervicothoracic scoliosis causes abnormal curvature in the neck/upper back. Learn about this rare form of scoliosis and treatment options at Scoliosis SOS.
All About the C7-T1 Spinal Segment (Cervicothoracic Junction)
Scoliosis is the sideways curvature of the spine and may occur at the CTJ due to injury, congenital birth anomaly, or unknown causes (idiopathic). See Scoliosis: Symptoms, Treatment and Surgery Postsurgical instability.
Cervicothoracic Scoliosis
Cervicothoracic scoliosis describes curvatures that exist in the neck, upper back and middle back regions. While more common than exclusively cervically-based scoliosis, cervicothoracic curves are still relatively rare and often only observed occasionally by specialists in the field.
Scoliosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is not known.
Managing Cervicothoracic Scoliosis: Insights into the Impact on …
2024年9月20日 · Recognizing the symptoms and signs of cervicothoracic scoliosis is crucial for early detection and intervention. Common symptoms include an uneven shoulder height, a prominent shoulder blade, a tilted head, and a visible curvature of the spine.
Congenital scoliosis of the cervical or cervicothoracic spine
Congenital cervical or cervicothoracic scoliosis is an unusual but potentially severe disfiguring cause of spinal deformity in the growing child and adolescent. These forms of scoliosis are among the most infrequently encountered, and therefore, relatively little literature is available to guide the …
Strategy and Efficacy of Surgery for Congenital Cervicothoracic ...
The purpose of this research is to explore the indication and analyze the corrective effect of the two different posterior approach surgical strategies, including correction with fusion and hemivertebra osteotomy, for congenital cervicothoracic …
Minimally invasive spine surgery strategy for congenital ...
2023年3月23日 · Congenital cervicothoracic scoliosis (CTS) poses a perplexing spinal deformity that is relatively rare and difficult to treat in young children (1–4). It mostly results from an osseous abnormality, namely hemivertebrae, block vertebrae, or junctional bar (2–5).
How cervical and cervicothoracic scoliosis influence the …
2024年8月26日 · Children with cervical or cervicothoracic scoliosis tend to have a CAAD toward the convexity of the scoliosis that correlates to CA-MC, C2-tilt, and UEV-tilt. CAAD may be seen as a compensatory mechanism to keep the head in a horizontal position.
Scoliosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Plain X-rays can confirm the diagnosis of scoliosis and reveal the seriousness of the spinal curvature. Repeated radiation exposure can become a concern because multiple X-rays will be taken over the years to see if the curve is worsening.