What are the dangers of severe scoliosis?

Severe scoliosis due to serious deformity. This usually leads to volume reduction of the thorax and abdomen, such as abnormal digestion, malnutrition, cardiopulmonary disfunction, and even respiratory failure; Spinal cord nerve compression, and severe cases can cause paralysis. Currently, the best treatment for severe scoliosis is surgery. To prepare for surgery, patients will undergo HALO traction, cranial pelvic ring traction, cranial-femoral supracondylar traction, combined with cardiopulmonary exercise and nutritional support. After the improvement of cardiopulmonary function, spinal deformity and systemic condition, surgical treatment can be performed.