Scoliosis Clinic

Scoliosis is a developmental disorder that causes the vertebrae to deform, twist and tilt sideways , resulting in an S or C-shaped spine.

When scoliosis is severe, the asymmetries it causes in the body are particularly noticeable. In the early stages, however, it may not be visible to the casual observer and may be missed, since it usually causes no pain and the small asymmetries are covered by the clothes worn by the children, who are otherwise healthy.

‍Age ofonset
‍‍Nowadayswe distinguish scoliosis according to age of onset into:
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‍1. early onset scoliosis before the age of 10 years and
2. late onset scoliosis, after the age of 10 years.

Early onset scoliosis is the most severe form of scoliosis because it involves the developing childhood skeleton. Because it occurs early, the deformity grows as the child grows skeletally, leading to significant deformities. If the deformity worsens as the child grows, it affects, by a domino mechanism, not only the shape of the spine, but also the shape of the thorax and the development of the lungs.

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What should we pay close attention to when diagnosing Scoliosis?

-The deformity of the trunk is usually discovered by the parents, the paediatrician or the orthopaedist.

-The only accepted way to diagnose is the X-ray of the spine, which is always done in an upright position in a specific way and with a special radiological technique (whole spine x-ray).

- It is important that the X-ray is done correctly so that it does not have to be repeated, because then the child will be subjected to unnecessary irradiation. The size of the scoliosis is measured in degrees and is one of the elements that determines the severity of the condition and the appropriate treatment. Through these measurements, the progression of the scoliosis can also be monitored.‍
Attention!
There are many "devices" nowadays that claim to be able to measure the degree of scoliosis without the use of an X-ray. The subjective measurement and the high degree of error that can result from using these devices have limited their usefulness.

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Treatment

The treatment of scoliosis includes:

- monitoring
- application of guardians
- physiotherapy
- surgery

The aim is to stop the progression and maintain the balance of the body.

It must be understood that scoliosis is not treatable in the traditional sense of the term. On the one hand because it often does not cause disease and on the other hand because there is, to date, no way to make the spine straight again while maintaining full mobility. The only way to straighten the spine is surgery performed by a specialist orthopaedic surgeon (in the spine) using a special technique, but sacrificing the mobility of part of the spine. For this reason, scoliosis surgery is performed when necessary and always at the right time to minimize the length of the spine that will be anchored. Age is not a limitation. Surgery should be performed early, when it appears that the scoliosis cannot be arrested in any other way. The child will then have a normal life without any limitations.

Scoliosis guardians are special splints applied to the child's torso - which has sufficient growth potential - to stop the progression of scoliosis. They do not correct the spine permanently and the result of their application is considered successful, by some when the scoliosis remains at its original size, and by others when it does not grow enough to require surgery. By one criterion or the other, the success rate of the guardian reaches 80% if the child agrees to wear it 23 hours a day, 24 hours a day.
Finally, an important part in the treatment of the progression of scoliosis has been shown to be physiotherapy with the Scroth method. Physical therapy sessions, combined with proper guardian application, seem to have impressive results.

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Find out about the new Scoliosis Clinic of the "Agios Loukas" Clinic
-Where are we different?
Why should I choose St. Luke's Hospital?
Specialized Center

In our clinic the problem of Scoliosis is treated comprehensively and effectively, offering high quality comprehensive medical services in a friendly environment for children. Each year we follow up many Scoliosis patients and provide solutions to problems at however advanced a stage they are.

Holistic Treatment

Our clinic consists of a very experienced team of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons, Paediatric Radiologists and Paediatricians, specialised in Scoliosis and other orthopaedic diseases of children and adolescents, thus covering the patient and providing the best possible result.

Next to the Patient

We make sure that the patient receives the best possible care with the least possible burden. We urge the Patient and his/her family to take immediate steps to recognize the problem of Scoliosis, so that we can immediately stop the problem and prevent the Patient from a worse development in the future.

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Our people

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''Our priority is the musculoskeletal health of our patients, both young and old.''
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- Tzatzairis Themistoklis, MD, MSc, PhD
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Doctor of Medical School of DUTH, Specialized in Pediatric Orthopaedics Royal London Hospital (UK), Orlando, Florida (USA)

Georgios Grammatikos

Specialist Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist
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Patients treated in our practice
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A 13 year old girl came to our clinic for a spinal examination due to a prolapse of one shoulder blade which was noticed by her mother.

On clinical and imaging examination she was diagnosed with Scoliosis. Due to her residual bone growth, it was decided to use a guardian combined with a specialized physiotherapy program.

3 years later, and although the guardian has been removed for a year, our patient, having now completed her bone growth, has remained in the same degree of scoliosis without discomfort, achieving the maximum possible result.

Georgios Grammatikos

Specialist Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist
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A 12-year-old girl, pre-menstrual age, came to our clinic with symptomatic spinal deformity.

On clinical and imaging examination, she was diagnosed with 49-degree scoliosis. Due to the very high residual bone growth it was decided to use a guardian in combination with a specialized Schroth physiotherapy program.

5 years later with full compliance of the patient to the way/duration of the use of the guardian and having now completed her bone growth the scoliosis was measured at 22 degrees, an amazing result of hard work, perseverance and patience both from our side but especially from the patient's side.

Iakovidis Charalambos

Surgeon
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A 12-year-old girl presented to our clinic with asymptomatic spinal deformity.

On clinical and imaging examination, she was diagnosed with 28 & 23 degree double arch scoliosis. Due to the very high residual bone growth, it was decided to use a guardian combined with a specialized Schroth physiotherapy program.

3 years later having now completed her bone growth the scoliosis was measured at 14 &22 degrees respectively achieving the goal we had set from the beginning together with her family.

Iakovidis Charalambos

Surgeon

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Patient Impressions

"Excellent scientist with full training and expertise in the field of pediatric orthopedics! It is a great pleasure to offer his medical knowledge and services to our city! I highly recommend him!"
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"One of the best orthopaedic surgeons I have met, with an ethos, strong scientific background and always up to date with the latest treatments and procedures. I highly recommend him to everyone."
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"One of the few doctors who impressed us both with his knowledge and his communication with both the child and us as parents! He clearly explained our little one's problem to us and treated it as it should have been long ago.... I recommend him to every parent who is facing a problem with their child."
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