Dr. Mehmet Aydogan is the best Spine Surgeon in Turkey. At present, he is working as a consultant at Emsey hospital, Pendik. With an experience of more than 20 years he holds expertise in the treatment of Cervical Disc Prosthesis, Spinal Fractures, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Laser - Endoscopic Discectomy, Pediatric - Adult Spine Deformities, Rope Scoliosis Surgery, Spinal Canal Stenosis, and waist Shift. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan completed his graduation from Ege University as Faculty of Medicine and has experience working as an Assistant Doctor at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. He also studied Scoliosis surgery and Spine Diseases in Göztepe Medical Park Hospital in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department. He is an esteemed member of Scientific Organizations such as the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Orthopedics, and Traumatology Association, Turkish Spine Association, Scoliosis Research Society, European Spine Society, Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery Association, and North America Spine Society.
Scoliosis
It is a complex condition where a sideways curvature occurs in the spine that consists of many fluctuating variables. The symptoms differ from one patient to the next. The scoliosis diagnosis includes a visual assessment and an X-ray. Through a visible assessment, the doctor are going to be ready to spot the asymmetries like uneven shoulders, hips, or the characteristic rib hump that indicate a requirement for further testing. Classification of scoliosis is very important as it determines how a condition should be treated.
Classifying A Patient’s Scoliosis
- It is classified based on
- Reading a Scoliosis X-ray
- Age of patient
- Extent of pain
- Location of the curvature
- Causes of scoliosis including congenital, neuromuscular, degenerative, and traumatic scoliosis.
Different Treatment Approach
Traditional Treatment Approach
This approach involves a very passive observation. It involves some scoliosis-specific exercises and bracing. It is commonly recommended to watch and wait and observe the progress of the condition. Adolescents between the age of 10 and 18 structure the most important age bracket diagnosed with the condition.
Functional Treatment Approach
Its goal is to improve and facilitate the spine’s function. Once the initial X-rays are done and how much the adolescent patient has grown is considered. The doctors check how much their spine has grown and how much they are likely still to grow. Based on all these factors a customized proactive treatment plan is designed that works to reduce the curvature and stabilize scoliosis.
Spinal Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery is recommended as the best in many cases of severe scoliosis. At times it is the only treatment option left. It is an invasive and lengthy surgery that should only be considered as a last option when every other form of treatment has been unsuccessful.
Take Away
As incurable progressive condition scoliosis is to worsen with time. No one can tell just what proportion a patient’s scoliosis will progress. There is no cure for scoliosis but there are different approaches to manage and control its progression. For details contact Dr. Mehmet Aydogan one of the best Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey. You can meet him personally at Esmey Hospital Pendik.
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