Features of treatment of scoliosis of the 3rd degree in a patient with Down syndrome

Maria  Troshyna; Maria  Ovdiy

doi:10.32345/USMYJ.2(154).2025.69-71

Maria Troshyna Кафедра фізичної реабілітації та спортивної медецини , Національний медичний університет імені О. О. Богомольця, Київ, Україна
Maria Ovdiy Department of Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32345/USMYJ.2(154).2025.69-71

Keywords: Neuromuscular Scoliosis; Down Syndrome; Muscle Hypotonia; Quality Of Life; Physical Activity; syndromic scoliosis, Chenault corset, Schrot therapy

Abstract

scoliosis is a common complication of Down syndrome, resulting from muscle hypotonia, ligamentous instability, and neuromuscular dysfunction. The course of grade III scoliosis is particularly difficult, negatively affecting physical activity, respiratory function, and quality of life of patients. The presented clinical case describes the effectiveness of Schrot therapy in combination with wearing a Chenault corset for one year in a 14-year-old patient with Down syndrome and grade III S-shaped scoliosis. The results showed a clinically significant decrease in Cobb angles, improvement in functional indicators, and general well-being.

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