Casting Technique for Infantile Scoliosis Treatment | Mr Jwalant S. Mehta

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Infantile Scoliosis • Infantile Scoliosis is the case of Scoliosis that is identified in the children below 3 years of age.

• This condition characterized by the presence of an abnormal sideways curve of the spine in the child.

• A rare condition, Infantile Scoliosis accounts for 1% of total Idiopathic Scoliosis cases.

• While most cases of Infantile Scoliosis resolve spontaneously with the growth, some of them progress to develop severe deformity.

• This gradual increase in the deformity is called Progressive Infantile Scoliosis which can be lifethreatening for the children if not treated readily.

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Causes of Infantile Scoliosis:  Being a case of Idiopathic Scoliosis, the exact causes of Infantile Scoliosis are to be zeroed-on.  Abnormal positioning of the fetus in the uterus, the subsequent pressures on the spine and genetic inheritance are some of the possible theories which are supported by notable data evidence.  This Infantile Scoliosis can be detected within the first six months of the birth with a physical & neurological examination, followed by MRI and X-ray, to determine the severity of the condition.

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Diagnosis of Infantile Scoliosis:  The severity of the spinal deformity determines the treatment options for the condition.  Mild curves in an infant usually get resolved with time and growth, so these type of cases are treated with observation and careful monitoring that involves scanning and physical examination.  These cases also warrant future visits to the surgeon to make sure the condition is completely taken care of.

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Treatment for Infantile Scoliosis:  The cases of moderate to severe deformity are the ones with increased chances of progression and have to be treated with advanced surgery and other treatment techniques.  However, an infant is not an ideal candidate for the surgery and could also pose growth problems.  But the good news is that there are non-invasive treatments like Casting that is available for the infants that control this deformity without posing the growth problems

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Casting Technique for Infantile Scoliosis Treatment:  The baby has a cast applied to the body (trunk) down to the pelvis to prevent the rotation of the ribs and spine.  Holes are left open to ease the pressure off the abdomen and the chest. This process takes less than an hour is done on a special table with the baby is put under general anaesthesia during the process.  The cast is made up of fiberglass and has to be changed for every 8 weeks.  Each iteration gradually corrects the curvature by some degree and significant correction can be achieved in 2 years.

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Conclusion This casting procedure requires a highly skilled team of surgeons with expertise in casting technique.

Here’s Dr. Jwalant Mehta Convening the Casting Technique Course for surgeons at Annual Meeting ICC, Birmingham: Dr. Mehta specializes in treating infantile scoliosis with casting, bracing and surgical methods depending upon the age and severity of the condition.

His success record with non-invasive methods in treating scoliosis has been well documented and he has been treating a variety of Scoliosis cases for years now.

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