ABSTRACT
Las desalineaciones de la columna vertebral constituyen un motivo de consulta muy frecuente en atención primaria y servicios especializados. Las etiologías son diversas e influyen múltiples factores: en la adolescencia, la desalineación más frecuente es la escoliosis, de causa idiopática (80%) y normalmente asintomática. En la edad adulta, la causa más frecuente es la degenerativa. Es importante conocer la historia natural y detectar posibles factores predictivos de progresión. El correcto diagnóstico de las deformidades vertebrales requiere de estudios radiológicos concretos. El grado de deformidad determina el tipo de tratamiento. El objetivo es prevenir la progresión de la deformidad, recuperar la flexibilidad y el balance del cuerpo (AU)
Spinal misalignments are a common reason for consultation at primary care centers and specialized departments. Misalignment has diverse causes and is influenced by multiple factors: in adolescence, the most frequent misalignment is scoliosis, which is idiopathic in 80% of cases and normally asymptomatic. In adults, the most common cause is degenerative. It is important to know the natural history and to detect factors that might predict progression. The correct diagnosis of spinal deformities requires specific imaging studies. The degree of deformity determines the type of treatment. The aim is to prevent progression of the deformity and to recover the flexibility and balance of the body (AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Young Adult , Bone Malalignment/surgery , Bone Malalignment , Scoliosis/surgery , Scoliosis , Spine , Scoliosis/prevention & control , Bone Diseases/prevention & control , Bone Diseases , Scoliosis/classification , Scoliosis/etiologyABSTRACT
Spinal misalignments are a common reason for consultation at primary care centers and specialized departments. Misalignment has diverse causes and is influenced by multiple factors: in adolescence, the most frequent misalignment is scoliosis, which is idiopathic in 80% of cases and normally asymptomatic. In adults, the most common cause is degenerative. It is important to know the natural history and to detect factors that might predict progression. The correct diagnosis of spinal deformities requires specific imaging studies. The degree of deformity determines the type of treatment. The aim is to prevent progression of the deformity and to recover the flexibility and balance of the body.
