Curiosities about scoliosis!
- Julia Barroso
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1 min read
Do you know that:
Scoliosis affects 2 to 4% of the world's population.
Girls are the most affected by idiopathic scoliosis, which has an unknown cause and typically begins around pre-adolescence.
With early diagnosis, scoliosis can often be effectively treated with a brace and physical therapy, avoiding complex surgery.
Scoliosis doesn't necessarily cause pain.
The German 3D Schroth brace, designed by artificial intelligence based on one of the most comprehensive databases, is now also manufactured in Brazil.
The waiting list for scoliosis correction surgery through the public healthcare system in Brazil is at least two years, and it can be much longer.
Over time, the spine of a child with untreated scoliosis continues to deform, potentially leading to respiratory diseases and other serious complications.
Actually, there's still a lot about scoliosis that many people don't know because it's not a widely discussed topic in society.
Can you help me raise awareness about it?
