The use and conditions of different treatment methods vary, so choosing the appropriate treatment method for adolescent scoliosis is crucial. This article explores the main treatment methods for scoliosis, including stent therapy, exercise therapy, surgical treatment, and hand therapy. Stent therapy involves various types, such as cervical thoracolumbar sacral stents (such as Milwaukee stents) and thoracolumbar sacral braces (such as Boston stents), with different applicability and efficacy, but compliance and curve characteristics can affect the results. Schröder therapy, core muscle exercises, and SEAS exercise therapies focus on self correction and functional recovery, showing effectiveness in preventing progression, but have limitations in duration and applicability. Surgical treatment (posterior, anterior, combined, minimally invasive) is suitable for severe cases (usually Cobb angle>50°), but it can cause trauma and complications. Hand therapy (acupuncture and moxibustion, massage, chiropractic) is effective for mild cases with high efficacy, but needs long-term application. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice depends on factors such as the severity of the curve, patient age, and compliance.
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