07-3-223 Treatment of scoliosis – F.E.D. method - Santos Sastre Fernandez

Streszczenie

The paper presents the application of the FED system (F — fixation, E — elongation D — derotating pressure) in scoliosis treatment. Based on his previous experience, the author once concluded that compressive forces, which cause and worsen bone deformities during bone growth period, may be used in treatment of these deformities, if applied in the contrary direction. Based on this hypothesis, the author started his research, consisting in the development of experimental scoliosis in 25 day old rabbits and using the same asymmetric, dynamic and compressive forces to treat them. The obtained results were markedly good when comparing the treated and untreated animals. In 1989 he and his coworkers designed an experimental prototype of the FED system to achieve similar therapeutic effects in humans. For about 15 years he has treat-ed patients with spine defects, mainly idiopathic scoliosis and frequently during their growth period. The therapeutic program comprises special physiotherapy with electrotherapy and thermal therapy, followed by the application of external corrective forces to spinal curvatures. The treatment results in significant improvement in bones, cartilages, discs and orthostatic pos-tural control. It reduces and/or eliminates symptoms including pain, stiffness and instability, both in children and adults. The method is applicable and, in most cases, it allows to avoid surgical intervention.

 

Słowa kluczowe

external forces, spine deformities, scoliosis, physiotherapy