Navigating Complex Thoracic Spinal Deformity: A Multifaceted Analysis of Life Quality Impacts and Emerging Therapeutic Approaches - Case Report of a 47-Year-Old Man

This case report presents a 47-year-old male with severe thoracic scoliosis measuring 80 degrees and significant kyphosis. The patient reported chronic back pain, restricted mobility, compromised cardiopulmonary function, low self-esteem, and limited activities. Radiographs confirmed the deformity w...

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Main Authors: Mohammadreza Elhaie, Abolfazl Koozari, Sayed Mehrdad Azimi, Mohammadreza Khademi, Iraj Abedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:Advanced Biomedical Research
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/abr.abr_371_24
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Summary:This case report presents a 47-year-old male with severe thoracic scoliosis measuring 80 degrees and significant kyphosis. The patient reported chronic back pain, restricted mobility, compromised cardiopulmonary function, low self-esteem, and limited activities. Radiographs confirmed the deformity without congenital anomalies. Adult spinal deformities pose challenges due to skeletal maturity. Non-operative management has limited effectiveness for severe cases. Surgery risks must be weighed against benefits. Novel understandings of spinal biomechanics may enable less invasive corrections. The profound impacts of deformity on quality of life were demonstrated. A comprehensive, individualized approach is needed. Ongoing research may improve outcomes and redefine care standards.
ISSN:2277-9175