No, it is not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Assoc. Prof. Burak Akesen
IS SCOLIOSIS CONTAGIOUS?
IS THERE A WAY TO PROTECT OURSELVES SCOLIOSIS?
Unfortunately there is no recent scientific proof regarding this.
CAN LACK OF CALCIUM CAUSE SCOLIOSIS?
No, it doesn't.
IS SCOLIOSIS GENETICALLY INHERITED?
Although there is doubt about genetic transition, there is no scientific data proving this.
WHAT TYPE OF DELIVERY SHOULD WOMEN CHOOSE IF THEY HAVE SCOLIOSIS OR HAVE HAD SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR SCOLIOSIS?
Scoliosis or scoliosis surgery does not affect the delivery methods. It is recommended to give birth in accordance with decision of the obstetrician and gynecologist .
DOES HEAVY LIFTING (SCHOOL BAG) CAUSE SCOLIOSIS?
Heavy lifting is harmful to the spine health, but it does not cause scoliosis.
DOES EVERY SPINAL OR NECK HERNIA NEED A SURGICAL TREATMENT?
No. The decision should be taken according to the complaints and neurological conditions of patients with spinal and neck hernia.
DOES HERNIA OCCUR AGAIN AFTER SURGERY?
The risk of having hernia in the same place after operation is 12% depending to the surgical technique.
IS EVERY TUMOR A CANCER?
No tumors can be benign. Malignant tumors are considered cancer.
