Spinal Deformities

Scoliosis and Kyphosis

Dr. Satish Rudrappa

Dr.Mahesh Bijjawara

Spine Unit

Manipal Hospital

Bangalore. INDIA

Scoliosis

Greek word Skoliosis =crookedness.

Sideward curvature of spine

Kyphosis

Forward bending of spine

Causes

Congenital By birth

Idiopathic unknown causes usually in

adolescent age group

Neuromuscular secondary to polio or

cerebral palsy

Others Tuberculosis (T.B.), trauma

(common cause in India )

Scoliosis patient Early stage

Experiences pain at early stages (school days)

Deformity creates inferiority complex among

peer circles

Child withdraws from activities, even drops

out of school

Scoliosis progressive stage

Back pain severity increases

Gait changes due to abnormal

shoulder and hip levels

Adaptation to very low physical

activities and also

underperformance in academics

Advanced scoliosis

Grotesque deformities =physical disabilities

Respiratory (breathing) problems due to

reduced chest capacity

Malnourishment due to digestive problems

and reduced intake

Neurologic problems weakness in legs, loss

of bowel and bladder control

Unfortunately 90% present in this stage to us

Scoliosis social concern

Not a life threatening but a completely preventable

disabling condition

Affects younger population and severely affects

productivity

Lack of expertise and general awareness about deformities

compounding the problem

Very few have expertise to deal with such problems

Scoliosis as a problem

Average incidence of 1 to 1.6%

No central registry exists in India

Majority accepts the disability and starts living

compromised life style due to lack of proper

knowledge and facilities for treatment

Scoliosis - treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment are the key

Early correction reduces the cost and limits the disability

Early correction allows patient to lead productive life.

Our experience..

Scoliosis treatment hurdles

Majority of advanced deformity patients are poor

Cost of the treatment very high 8 -10,000 US $

Very high cost of implants US$ 4000 on an average

Done only in multi specialty Hospital

Very few trained surgeons

Sukriya

An NGO with vast experience in treating various Medical

Ailments

Mainly caters to Bread winners of the family

Has fantastic track record in screening & treating the patients

Helps in placing the treated patients in various occupations

An unique club which has great human touch

Every member participate in the present project -

School screening

Fund raising

Family counselling

Finding appropriate occupational or educational help to

treated patients

Helping everyone with smile & Compassion

ROTARY IT CORRIDOR

Only corporate hospital with significant amount of general

Ward beds

Fantastic interdisciplinary departments

Never refuses any patients due to financial reasons

Project like this is welcomed with open arms

Least interested in over advertising in what we do

Truly Inspired by life

Manipal Hospital

French connection

Cotrel and Dubosset

Designers of CD system

Our aim

To offer highest quality treatment for 25 patients from underprivileged socio-economic background

Cost effective approach

Rehabilitation of the treated patients Edcuation

& employment

Moral, social & ethical responsibility

Professional aid

Manipal Hospital - Whole hearted support

Surgeons will provide their services free of

cost to all patient under this project.

Surgeons are trained from best institutes in

the country & Abroad

Team approach to the whole cause

Industry aid

Leading implant companies have assured

highly discounted prices for the patients

under this project

Aid utilization

For implants, consumables and medicines

Patient screening, education

Rehabilitation

Thank You