Publication details
Neobvyklý případ nestrukturální skoliózy (kazuistika)
| Title in English | Unusual case of non-structural scoliosis (case report) |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2003 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Acta Chir orthop Traum čech |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Traumatology and orthopaedic surgery |
| Keywords | hysteria - conversion scoliosis - psychotherapy; physical therapy |
| Description | The case of a female patient with conversion scoliosis, with severe pain and antalgic posture, is described. Surgery for herniated disks in L4-5 and L5-S1 regions resulted only in a short-time relief, at 24 years. At age 28 years, she was admitted to our department. Psychological examination revealed traumatic emotional experience. Psychotherapy, including congitive behavioral treatment, hypnotherapy and audiovisual stimulation, markedly improved the patient s mental and somatic state |