A run was organized in ANKARA with the support of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association to draw attention to scoliosis (spine curvature). The event, held at the Turkish National Botanical Garden, was organized within the scope of scoliosis awareness month.
Children from various age groups participated in the race, and they ran with great effort to complete the approximately 2-kilometer track. At the end of the race, all children were given a certificate of participation.
Bilkent City Hospital Brain and Spine Surgeon Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ercan Bal stated that scoliosis is seen at a rate of 2% in Turkey and the world, and said, “We organized such an event to raise awareness of the disease. Thanks to early diagnosis, the treatment process accelerates and we can offer children “a better quality of life.”
Turkish Neurosurgery Association Board Member Assoc. Dr. Ahmet İlkay Işıkay said, “We are proud of our young population, but a serious disorder such as scoliosis needs to be diagnosed and treated early. Although scoliosis does not require surgical intervention in most cases, it is a condition that needs to be treated with “Methods such as physical therapy or corset. Early diagnosis and treatment will help children in their later lives.” “It is very important to avoid any problems.” he said.
