{"id":458,"date":"2024-06-21T15:43:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T12:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/?page_id=458"},"modified":"2026-01-04T17:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:43:59","slug":"degenerative-scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/degenerative-scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Degenerative Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"w-post-elm post_title align_center color_link_inherit\">Degenerative Scoliosis<\/h1><time class=\"w-post-elm post_date entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2026-01-04T17:43:59+03:00\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-before\">Article update date: <\/span>04\/01\/2026<\/time><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Degenerative scoliosis is a type of scoliosis that often develops after the age of 50 and manifests as spine deformation with age. Curvature should be greater than 10 degrees, like with other types of scoliosis.<\/p>\n<p>It is mainly associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/spinal-deformity\/\">deformities<\/a> that develop gradually over time without any other reason, but it can also occur as a result of osteoporosis or the progression of untreated idiopathic scoliosis in childhood.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of scoliosis symptoms are detectable at a young age. This is common with idiopathic scoliosis and other types of structural scoliosis. Scoliosis can, however, be seen at a later age in some situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis.webp 1200w, https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis-1024x576.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>What Causes Degenerative Scoliosis?<\/h2>\n<p>Ageing is a natural process that can cause some bones and muscles to deteriorate. Degenerative scoliosis is commonly related with the deforming characteristics of ageing. It can arise with advancing age and accompanying natural bone weakening, osteoporosis, and advancement of childhood idiopathic scoliosis, unlike other types of structural scoliosis.<\/p>\n<p>Degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae leads the facet joints to wear down over time, causing the spine to slip in the horizontal plane. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hss.edu\/conditions_degenerative-scoliosis-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Degenerative scoliosis<\/a> is caused by the curvature that develops as a result of this slippage. At this time, the patient may be more concerned with the pressure on the nerves caused by disc distortion than with the curvatures.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to other varieties of scoliosis, the source of pain here is nerve discomfort induced by pressure caused or indirectly enabled by the curvature. Furthermore, the curvature of the spine may produce various imbalances, with the patient leaning forward, sideways, or backwards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/symptoms-of-degenerative-scoliosis.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/symptoms-of-degenerative-scoliosis.webp 1200w, https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/symptoms-of-degenerative-scoliosis-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/symptoms-of-degenerative-scoliosis-1024x576.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Symptoms of Degenerative Scoliosis<\/h3>\n<p>Degenerative scoliosis symptoms are very similar to those of regular scoliosis. The issue here is not the patient&#8217;s physical flaws, but the nerve-related issues that can develop with disc loss. Nerve damage can cause symptoms such as numbness in the limbs, partial paralysis, and pain.<\/p>\n<p>Patients frequently present to clinics in discomfort. Although this pain does not disturb them at first, it gradually worsens. It usually appears as a dull discomfort in the back and lumbar region, although it can also be felt in the neck. Because it is related to the facet joints, these joints are less uncomfortable when sitting even if they are subjected to increased stress when standing. Patients with degenerative scoliosis typically dislike walking. The following are the most common signs of degenerative scoliosis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n<li>Posture disorders<\/li>\n<li>Muscle pain and cramps that may occur during walking due to narrowing of the lumbar <a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/spinal-stenosis\/\">spinal canal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tingling in the hip foot calf thigh areas<\/li>\n<li>Kyphosis (<a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/kyphosis\/\">hunchback<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Degenerative Scoliosis Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Surgical procedures utilised in other types of scoliosis are not used in situations with degenerative scoliosis. Because the goal of surgical therapies is normally to stop the curvature, and the curvature in degenerative scoliosis tends to rise more slowly, the treatment is aimed at relieving pain. Because the origin of the discomfort is tied to the nerves rather than the curvature, various ways are preferable than surgical methods. These treatments, which attempt to improve patients&#8217; quality of life and reduce discomfort, are appropriate for the majority of cases of degenerative scoliosis.<\/p>\n<h3>Physiotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>Immobile joints can be mobilised using exercises performed as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/physical-therapy-for-scoliosis\/\">specific physical therapy<\/a> regimen. Furthermore, because it will strengthen the regional muscles, the force exerted to the region by the body weight will be slightly lessened.<\/p>\n<h3>Exercise Therapy<\/h3>\n<p>This approach, which is widely used to relieve scoliosis discomfort, is also critical for spine health. Because strengthening the waist and back muscles relieves strain in the region, the joints can be moved with less force.<\/p>\n<h3>Painkillers<\/h3>\n<p>Taking medicines prescribed by a physician to control severe pain will alleviate the agony. Furthermore, anti-inflammatory and painkiller injections into the scoliosis area are frequently employed during treatment. Because the main goal is to alleviate pain, the physician may recommend taking these medications at regular intervals.<\/p>\n<h3>Corset Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Physicians may occasionally offer corset treatment to ease discomfort in the lumbar region by restricting movement. Corsets are not utilised here in the same way that they are used to arrest the progression of the curve in <a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/idiopathic-scoliosis\/\">idiopathic scoliosis<\/a>. Because degenerative scoliosis progresses so slowly, it is rarely used solely to relieve local pain.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to all of this, lowering weight will assist ease pain by reducing body strain on the spine. Nutritional supplements taken in conjunction with regular nutrition plans will also reduce inflammation and ensure that the discs receive adequate fluid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis-surgery.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis-surgery.webp 1200w, https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis-surgery-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/degenerative-scoliosis-surgery-1024x576.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Degenerative Scoliosis Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Although surgery for degenerative scoliosis is uncommon, degenerative scoliosis surgery may be required in some cases for curvatures of up to 50 degrees. Most of the time, these surgeries are preferred to avoid nerve injury and to relieve pain in individuals whose discomfort cannot be relieved by non-surgical methods. It is possible to say that there are primarily two options:<\/p>\n<h3>Fusion Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Fusion surgery, which is commonly used to treat other types of scoliosis, can also be used to treat degenerative scoliosis. In elderly patients, this procedure, which involves the insertion of metal screws and rods to control vertebral movement, necessitates the removal of the troublesome disc and replacement with a supporting cage. This keeps the metal rods from breaking or shifting, which is common with osteoporosis or movement.<\/p>\n<h3>Decompression Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>This surgical procedure, which is usually performed alone or in conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/scoliosis-treatment-and-surgery\/\">fusion surgery<\/a>, entails removing the structures pressing on the nerve as well as relieving the pressure on the nerve. This significantly reduces the pain.<\/p>\n<p>For degenerative <a href=\"https:\/\/drgokhandemirkiran.com\/en\/scoliosis-treatment-and-surgery\/\">scoliosis treatment and surgery<\/a>, please contact my Ankara\/Turkey clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Degenerative ScoliosisArticle update date: 04\/01\/2026Degenerative scoliosis is a type of scoliosis that often develops after the age of 50 and manifests as spine deformation with age. Curvature should be greater than 10 degrees, like with other types of scoliosis. 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