Paediatric spinal deformities like scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis occur in children between 10 to 18 years of age. The symptoms vary from having back pain and headache to as bad as incontinence. The Best Paediatric Neurosurgeon in Chennai walks us through the diagnosis and treatment options for these paediatric spinal disorders. For more information, Visit our website https://www.drgbalamurali.com/

1. PAEDIATRIC
SPINAL
Deformities
and Treatments

2. What are Paediatric Spinal Deformities?
Some spinal conditions develop as a
child grows.These are called spinal
deformities that affect children during
their early or late childhood years.
Following are the common spine
deformities:
SPONDYLOLYSTHESIS
● Spondylolisthesis occurs when one of the vertebrae in the spine
slips forward in relation to the one below.
● It is more common in the lower back, but also occurs in the cervical
spine around the neck region.
SPONDYLOLYSIS
When the connections or joints between vertebrae develop
osteoarthritis, spondylosis can be diagnosed.
SCOLIOSIS
Scoliosis refers to an abnormal
side-to-side curvature of the spine

3. What are the
CAUSES?
Common cause is repeated extension
of the spine with
1. Activities that involve a lot of leaning
back
2. Activities that can strain the lower back
• It typically occurs between the ages
of 10 and 18.
• Scoliosis is more common in girls
• Spondylolisthesis is often due to
spondylolysis
Ideas Presented by
Paediatric Neurosurgeon,Dr.Balamurali,Chennai

4. Symptoms of Scoliosis
Backache
Particularly
Low Back
Pain.
Fatigue
Feeling
fatigued after
long periods
of sitting or
standing
Uneven
Uneven
Shoulders
or Hips
Curve
Visible
Curvature of
Spine(side
to side)

5. Symptoms of
Spondylosis/
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain/Headache
Muscle Stiffness
Loss of sensation/Abnormal
sensations in leg,arms,feet
Weakness
Balance Problems
Loss of Bladder/Bowel control

6. Diagnosis
X-Rays
Front and
Side view of
Spine
MRI Scan
MRI/CT scan
are done to
get more
information
Bone Scan
To detect
active
source of
pain

7. NON SURGICAL
Medicines
Physical Therapy
Resting the back
SURGICAL
If nonsurgical measures are
unsuccessful,surgery is done
The slipping vertebra is fused
to the vertebra below it to
prevent further movement.
Minimally Invasive
Procedures are done
TREATMENTS
Bracing
Spinal Fusion is done

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