I am a 13 year old female with weak bones (scoliosis). I was sitting on my foot and when I got up, my toe was hanging downwards and seemed dislocated. There was a bump on the base. It did not hurt and it went away within a few minutes. It was scary. I want to know if it was actually dislocated or not. If not, what happened?

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow. Severe scoliosis can be disabling. An especially severe spinal curve can reduce the amount of space within the chest, making it difficult for the lungs to function properly. The angle of the curve may be small, large, or somewhere in between. But anything that measures more than 10 degrees on an x-ray is considered scoliosis. Children who have mild scoliosis are monitored closely, usually with x-rays, to see if the curve is getting worse. In many cases, no treatment is necessary. Some children will need to wear a brace to stop the curve from worsening. Others may need surgery to straighten severe curves. Signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include: uneven shoulders one shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other uneven waist one hip higher than the other one side of the rib cage jutting forward a prominence on one side of the back when bending forward complications breathing problems-in severe scoliosis, the rib cage may press against the lungs, making it more difficult to breathe. Back stiffness pain and numbness in your legs (from pinched nerves) fatigue due to muscle strain appearance-noticeable changes ? including uneven hips and shoulders, prominent ribs, and a shift of the waist and trunk to the side. Individuals with scoliosis often become self-conscious about their appearance. Full-time braces:?milwaukee brace. ?boston brace. ?wilmington brace. Nighttime braces: ?charleston bending brace. Treatment braces- if your child's bones are still growing and he or she has moderate scoliosis, your doctor may recommend a brace. Wearing a brace won't cure scoliosis or reverse the curve, but it usually prevents the curve from getting worse. The most common type of brace is made of plastic and is contoured to conform to the body. This brace is almost invisible under the clothes, as it fits under the arms and around the rib cage, lower back and hips. Most braces are worn between 13 and 16 hours a day. A brace's effectiveness increases with the number of hours a day it's worn. Children who wear braces can usually participate in most activities and have few restrictions. Exercises benefits of scoliosis exercises ?reduce spinal curvature. ?improve brain and muscle coordination. ?slow down or stop scoliosis progression. ?stabilize and reduce existing curvature. ?reduce the need for surgery or invasive bracing. Slowly move your neck, arms, and mid-torso in the opposite direction. Hold this pose for 5 seconds and then slowly return to the starting position. Do this on the opposite side too. Repeat this 10 times. Hold the pose for 2 seconds. Precaution do not twist too much or for too long. Exercises to avoid ?exercises that require you to lean or bend forward. ?exercises that require you to overextend or curve your lower back. ?football or competitive swimming. ?sleeping on your belly. ?playing or jumping on the trampoline. ?running for long distances. ?lifting or carrying heavy objects. ?heavy weightlifting at the gym. Flat foot that might trigger the pain always and however we treat that may not help. Hot water fermentation will help and that can be done by immersing the foot in hot water. Wear mcr chappals.  

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