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Mild thoracic dextroscoliosis refers to a slight curvature of the spine to the right in the thoracic (middle) region. It is considered mild when the angle of curvature is less than 20 degrees. Treatment options may include physical therapy, regular monitoring, and sometimes bracing.
They're probably refering to lateral curvature, which would be scoliosis.
To answer this, it would be easiest to break the word dextroscoliosis into its parts. Dextro comes from the Latin word for "right", and scoliosis is curvature of the spine. Given this information, mild dextroscoliosis refers to a minor curvature of the spine toward the right side of the body.
Well, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The cervicothoracic part deals with the location of the curve. The cervical region is the neck, and the thoracic is the upper back. So the cervicothoracic scoliosis would be a curvature of the spine in the neck/upper back
It depends on the degree (amount of curvature) that you have. People with mild curvatures that do not effect the functionn of the spine can lead healthy active lives.
left leaning curvature
No. It is a curvature of the spine that can be very mild or severe. In severe cases, a metal rod can be implanted along the spine to keep it straight. In mild cases, a simple exercise routine can be used to strengthen the spine.
mild thoracic typically refers to a curvature 20 degrees or less on the Cobb angle measurement scale. Although this form of scoliosis can be mild, it may still cause pain and other symptoms. It is also possible for the curve to progress over time.
It depends, scoliosis can be mild, and also to a certain extent, fatal. Well, it's the curvature of the spine, depending on the curve itself, you can determine how bad it is...Overall, scoliosis is a very scary thing anyway...If it a visible, it is more than mild. Scoliosis can prevent normal walking, sitting, running, moving, and many other things. I am not sure if you or someone you know has it, but be sure, if you haven't, to NOT ignore it. But then again, I don't know if anything can be done....See a doctor. And if you just wanted to know, then I hope I helped. :)
It depends on how severe it is. In cases where the curvature of the spine is minimal, it can have a very limited impact on a person's health. In more severe cases it can impact breathing and cause other problems as well.
Mild dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine refers to a condition where the thoracic (upper/mid-back) spine is curved to the right side in a gentle manner. This curvature is measured using the Cobb angle on X-rays, with mild typically indicating an angle of less than 20 degrees. Dextroscoliosis specifically denotes a right-sided curvature, as opposed to levoscoliosis which would be a left-sided curvature. Treatment options may include physical therapy, bracing, or in severe cases, surgery.
Mild scoliosis is very common, but worse cases are less likely, so it depends. Approximately 2-3% of Americans have curvatures over 10 degrees, but many more have a curvature under 10 degrees that do not require medical attention and do not progress.