AnatomyDiseasesChemicals and DrugsAnalytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and EquipmentPsychiatry and PsychologyPhenomena and ProcessesDisciplines and OccupationsAnthropology, Education, Sociology and Social PhenomenaTechnology, Industry, AgricultureHumanitiesInformation ScienceHealth Care
BracesScoliosisSpineThoracic VertebraeSpinal FusionKyphosisOrthopedic Fixation DevicesLordosisBone ScrewsRibsInternal FixatorsSpinal CurvaturesLumbar VertebraeOrthopedic ProceduresBackSyringomyeliaScheuermann DiseaseThoracoplastyPelvisRotationArnold-Chiari MalformationTractionReceptor, Melatonin, MT2Orthotic DevicesTreatment OutcomePostureRetrospective StudiesPhotogrammetryBiomechanical PhenomenaTorsion AbnormalityMoire TopographyIdiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisPostural BalanceNeuromuscular DiseasesOrthopedic EquipmentFollow-Up StudiesMaximal Voluntary VentilationAdolescent DevelopmentImaging, Three-DimensionalIntervertebral DiscCasts, SurgicalGaitGrowth ChartsAnkle InjuriesPreoperative CareGenu VarumShoulderDisease ProgressionPostoperative ComplicationsNeopreneSeverity of Illness IndexRange of Motion, ArticularEquipment DesignThoracic Surgery, Video-AssistedRadiography, ThoracicAnthropometryPineal GlandBody Weights and MeasuresMagnetic Resonance ImagingThoraxTomography, X-Ray ComputedProspective StudiesCase-Control StudiesWeight-BearingVestibular Function TestsArthritis, JuvenileProprioceptionObserver VariationPurpura, Thrombocytopenic, IdiopathicPatient SatisfactionClubfootBody HeightBone TransplantationMelatoninQuality of LifeOutcome Assessment (Health Care)Body ImageLegPostoperative CarePhysical Therapy Modalities
SpineDeformityNeuromuscular ScoliosisAdolescent scoliosisManagement of adolescent idiopathic scoliosisDiagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosisPeople living with scKyphosisCertain patients with idiopathicProgressive idiopathic scoliosisAdult Idiopathic ScoliosisCurvatureCurveWear a braceCorrectionCommon type of scoliosisCongenital scoliosisJuvenileEarly stages of scoliosisOutcomesCobbAbnormalPatientsSurgeryThoracicProgression of scoliosisType of braceBack braceCause of scoliosisTypes of scoliosisForm of scoliosisTreatment for scoliosisTreat scoliosisExercise in adolescentDevelop scoliosisDegenerative ScoliosisOrthopaedicCurves do notSurgicalPediatricCerebral palsyDegreesDifferent types of bracesInfantile
Spine41
  • The objective was to investigate if real-time ultrasound (US) can aid orthotists in determining the pad pressure level and location resulting in optimal in-brace correction of the spine. (biomedcentral.com)
  • After six long years of wearing a back brace, my spine stabilized at 27 degrees. (nemours.org)
  • Scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine) represents a disturbance of an otherwise well-organized 25-member intercalated series of spinal segments. (medscape.com)
  • Two-dimensional (2D) imaging systems (plain radiographs) remain somewhat limiting, and scoliosis is commonly defined as greater than 10° of lateral deviation of the spine from its central axis. (medscape.com)
  • Idiopathic scoliosis has a strong tendency to flatten the normal kyphosis of the thoracic spine. (medscape.com)
  • among his areas of focus are spine surgery, scoliosis without spinal fusion, and orthopedic biomechanics. (rchsd.org)
  • This form of scoliosis makes the spine curve sideways, but what causes the condition is unknown. (archildrens.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common structural disorder of the spine in adolescents, often associated with structural deformities in both coronal and axial positions. (iospress.com)
  • This type of brace acts as a holding device to keep the spine from developing more of a curve. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Amanda uses customized exercises and a 3-dimensional approach to help elongate and stabilize the spine in patients with scoliosis. (akronchildrens.org)
  • There is a new brace called spine-cor, recommended for scoliosis cases with 25-45 degrees curve. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • Scoliosis can lead to more serious health concerns over time especially if the curvature of the spine is severe. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • Only Chiropractic Doctors are specially trained to detect and correct subluxations - spinal abnormal that can affect not only the spine but the entire but Every person living with scoliosis should be under chiropractic care. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • But people with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much. (medlineplus.gov)
  • After surgery, you may need to wear a brace for a while to keep the spine stable. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System is a non-fusion spinal device intended to treat idiopathic scoliosis , an abnormal curve of the spine that happens without a known cause, in children and adolescents whose bones have not fully matured. (fda.gov)
  • Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder that adversely affects the shape of the spine (backbone). (malikneurospine.com)
  • A diagnostic test for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has been developed in trials with funding to be continued by Paradigm Spine (New York) for a test which could be commercialized in 2008, following the results of the clinical trials also expected that year. (bioworld.com)
  • Scoliosis is when the vertebrae (the small bones in the spine) form a curved line instead of being straight. (kidshealth.org)
  • Kids who have had tumors or growths on their spine may also develop scoliosis. (kidshealth.org)
  • Some babies are born with spinal defects that cause the spine to grow unevenly, a condition called congenital scoliosis or congenital kyphosis. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can affect children and adults alike. (hss.edu)
  • Scoliosis is a condition of the spine in which the spine curves sideways in an "S" shape, either to the right or left side. (hss.edu)
  • Anteroposterior (front-to-back) view of the spine in standing position, demonstrating scoliosis (sideways curvature). (hss.edu)
  • The key symptom in all forms of scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. (hss.edu)
  • A diagnosis for scoliosis made if a sideways curvature in the spine exceeds 10 degrees. (hss.edu)
  • Congenital scoliosis: Bones in the spine are abnormally curved sideways at birth. (hss.edu)
  • These conditions are all types of what is termed "structural scoliosis," where incorrectly formed bones create an S-curve in the spine that is fixed and cannot be straightened by adjusting body position. (hss.edu)
  • Nonstructural scoliosis" (also known as "functional scoliosis") is where the curvature is temporary and not caused by a malformed vertebrae in the spine but by a separate condition that affects posture, such as skeletal dysplasia or a leg length discrepancy . (hss.edu)
  • The curvature shown in the left image is the normal curve of the spine when it is viewed from the side (not scoliosis). (hss.edu)
  • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the type of scoliosis seen most frequently by spine surgeons, representing 80% of all spinal deformity cases. (hss.edu)
  • Abstract: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine. (cms-conferences.org)
  • Generally, bracing treatment with a hard brace is only recommended for adolescents with a spinal curvature between 21-40 degrees, while observation with periodical re-examination of the spine is suggested for cases of early scoliosis. (cms-conferences.org)
  • Idiopathic scoliosis is lateral curvature of the spine. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Every year, the Italian Scoliosis Study Group selects the best published papers on conservative spine treatment from the global scientific literature. (isico.it)
  • This is the FIRST time ever a non-surgical treatment has proven to reduce the curvature of the spine and stop the progression of scoliosis! (fitstrength.com)
  • In 2008 several studies from Stanford have also validated that Rotational Exercise prevents the increase in curvature of the spine in Adolescent Scoliosis. (fitstrength.com)
  • There was a study several years ago by Dr. Vert Mooney (UCSD, Director of Spine and Sport and MDRS) on rotational strength training and scoliosis. (fitstrength.com)
  • I was told recently by a father of girl with scoliosis that this was the first time ever a non-surgical treatment reduced the curvature of the spine in a scoliosis patient. (fitstrength.com)
  • Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. (medlineplus.gov)
Deformity6
  • Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal deformity confronting orthopedic surgeons. (medscape.com)
  • Apical vertex rotation (AVR) is one of the main indicators of axial deformity in patients with scoliosis. (iospress.com)
  • In a smaller percentage of cases, the scoliosis is caused by conditions such as a tumor, infection, neurological, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, a birth deformity like disc problems or a short leg. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • An orthopaedic doctor in Alabama confirmed the diagnosis and recommended bracing to slow the progression of deformity. (chop.edu)
  • The Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS) is an instrument for evaluating the self-perception patients with scoliosis have of their trunk deformity. (sralab.org)
  • Moderate curves (20 to 40°) are treated conservatively (eg, physical therapy and bracing) to prevent further deformity. (msdmanuals.com)
Neuromuscular Scoliosis4
  • Neuromuscular scoliosis: This type is caused by a nervous system problem that affects the muscles. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Braces do not work for those with congenital or neuromuscular scoliosis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Neuromuscular scoliosis: The curvature is a symptom of a separate, systemic condition affecting the nervous system and/or muscular system, such as cerebral palsy , neurofibromatosis , muscular dystrophy, paralysis. (hss.edu)
  • Learn more about neuromuscular scoliosis . (hss.edu)
Adolescent scoliosis3
  • Chêneau's brace essentially diminishes exercise capacity for patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In children age 11 through 18, it is called adolescent scoliosis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dr. Moreau's trailblazing work suggests a major scientific breakthrough that would change the way adolescent scoliosis is diagnosed and treated," Viscogliosi said. (bioworld.com)
Management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis2
  • In the August 2022 issue of Prosthetics and Orthotics International in the article by Grivas et al, "Nonoperative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using braces," the affiliation listed for the second author Stefano Negrini is incorrect. (lww.com)
  • Trunk rotational strength training for the management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). (fitstrength.com)
Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis2
  • Thirty-seven girls diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a mean age of 13 years (range, 11-16) and an average scoliotic curve of 32.8 degrees Cobb (range, 20-45 degrees) were studied by basal spirometry and dynamic ventilatory parameters during a maximal exercise tolerance test. (nih.gov)
  • Over fifty surgeons have performed VBT using the Tether to treat patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (orthoworld.com)
People living with sc1
  • No one dies from scoliosis, but in severe cases, people living with scoliosis can have early onset arthritis, chronic pain, heart or breathing problems if the curve is severe enough. (synergywellnessny.com)
Kyphosis3
Certain patients with idiopathic2
  • In the past, terminology such as kyphoscoliosis was inappropriately used to describe certain patients with idiopathic scoliosis. (medscape.com)
  • Bracing can be effective for certain patients with idiopathic curves of approximately 20-40 degrees. (malikneurospine.com)
Progressive idiopathic scoliosis2
  • The REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System is indicated for people whose bones have not stopped growing (skeletally immature) and who require surgery to obtain and maintain correction of their progressive idiopathic scoliosis because use of a brace to correct their spinal curvature was not successful (failed bracing or intolerant to brace wear). (fda.gov)
  • Tether is designed to treat skeletally immature patients who require surgical treatment to obtain and maintain correction of progressive idiopathic scoliosis, with a major Cobb angle of 30 to 65 degrees where the osseous structure is dimensionally adequate to accommodate screw fixation, as determined by radiographic imaging. (orthoworld.com)
Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis1
Curvature5
  • Large curves may need a brace to prevent further curvature. (archildrens.org)
  • Adolescents with a spinal curvature between 6-20 degrees are defined as being in the early stages of scoliosis. (cms-conferences.org)
  • Braces stop the curvature from progressing, however rotational exercises can reverse the progression. (fitstrength.com)
  • He said braces are about $3500 so he decided to invest in the Core Torso in an effort to actually reduce the curvature and stop it's progression - which he felt braces only hindered progression. (fitstrength.com)
  • In contrast to the 2004 evidence review, which identified moderate harms associated with treating screen-detected adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at that time, including unnecessary bracing and referral to specialty care, the new systematic data review found adequate evidence that treatment with bracing may decrease scoliosis progression in adolescents with mild or moderate curvature severity and only limited available evidence on the harms of screening and treatment. (medscape.com)
Curve24
  • Maximum curve at presentation was on average 30 ± 9 degrees, in-brace curve angle was 16 ± 8 degrees, and in-brace correction was 58 ± 24 percent. (escholarship.org)
  • A decision-analysis model was developed for a hypothetical, 10-year old girl, Risser 1, Sanders 3, with a 35° main thoracic curve who could be treated with 2-years of bracing vs. observation. (hvpaa.org)
  • Bracing is effective for preventing curve progression in skeletally immature AIS patients, and is the dominant choice in cost-utility analysis. (hvpaa.org)
  • That scoliosis remains incompletely understood despite a collective medical experience that approaches 4000 years is a sad commentary on the learning curve of medical practitioners. (medscape.com)
  • The brace was able to hold her curve under 50 degrees while she continued to grow. (caringbridge.org)
  • She was fitted for her first Boston brace that same year to help stabilize her scoliosis curve. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis at age 7, Maya and her family are doing everything in their power to keep her curve from progressing. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Accordingly, after about 1 ½ years of bracing, her curve decreased to under 20°, and we rewarded her with a holiday from bracing. (akronchildrens.org)
  • We anticipated she had significant growth remaining which meant resuming the brace if her curve progressed. (akronchildrens.org)
  • In the middle of 7th grade, Maya's curve progressed again, and she went back to wearing the Boston brace during waking hours and the Providence brace at night. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Schroth is a nonsurgical approach to idiopathic scoliosis that uses hands-on techniques to assist patients with active 3-dimensional curve corrections," said Amanda, who is one of 2 certified Schroth trained therapists employed by the hospital. (akronchildrens.org)
  • This makes SpineCor an effective long-term treatment for scoliosis that is best provided early on, when the curve is most correctable. (scoliosissystems.com)
  • Now over 30 years later, as Clinical Director of Synergy Wellness Chiropractic and Physical therapy he is taking his experience as a young teen suffering with a scoliosis curve of over 24 degrees and helping others realize that there are alternatives to drugs and surgery for the treatment and correction of scoliosis in New York City. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • Dr. Kulla wore a Milwaukee brace only to develop neck pain without any curve correction. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • How well a person with scoliosis does depends on the type, cause, and severity of the curve. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The clinical data suggests the REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System provides probable benefit to prevent spinal curve progression and avoid spinal fusion , the current standard-of-care treatment. (fda.gov)
  • Previous surgery at the spinal levels where the scoliosis curve is located. (fda.gov)
  • Non-surgical treatment of pediatric scoliosis is focused on slowing or preventing progression of the curve, as well as on cosmetic improvement. (malikneurospine.com)
  • The brace is worn to prevent the curve from getting worse. (malikneurospine.com)
  • The type of brace will depend on several factors including the size and location of the curve. (malikneurospine.com)
  • The goal of pediatric scoliosis surgery is to correct the curve as much as possible. (malikneurospine.com)
  • A side-to-side curve is called scoliosis and may take the shape of an "S" (double curve) or a long "C" (single curve). (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • Scoliosis is more than just a curve to the side. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. (medlineplus.gov)
Wear a brace4
  • Why does my doctor want me to wear a brace? (srs.org)
  • What will happen with my scoliosis if I do (or do not) wear a brace? (srs.org)
  • I was going to have to wear a brace for 22 hours a day to keep it from progressing. (nemours.org)
  • Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
Correction11
  • In standard practice, the in-brace correction is not measured during brace casting. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The first assessment of the in-brace correction in the follow-up clinic may trigger brace adjustment for improved spinal alignment resulting in delay of effective treatment and increased number of radiographs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The orthotist used the best simulated in-brace correction configuration to cast the brace. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The use of the ultrasound system provided a radiation-free method to determine the optimum pressure level and location to obtain the best stimulated in-brace correction during brace casting. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Scoliosis is near and dear to Dr. David Kulla's heart, as it paved his way to eventually becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in the detection and correction of scoliosis without drugs or surgery. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • Fred barge, Dc, in Idiopathic Scoliosis: Identifiable Causes, Detention and Correction, gives 22 examples of cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with significant improvement with chiropractic. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • The REFLECT™ Scoliosis Correction System includes bone screws, staples, a cord, and locking caps. (fda.gov)
  • The rate of additional surgeries (revisions and reoperations) reported for people treated with the REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System were greater when compared with spinal fusion. (fda.gov)
  • Patient preference was positive for the REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System. (fda.gov)
  • Idiopathic scoliosis affects more than 1 million adolescents ages 10-16 in North America, of which 13% may undergo therapeutic bracing or some form of surgical correction, the company said. (bioworld.com)
  • In this study, the immediate effects of the posture correction girdle on four adolescents with early scoliosis are reported. (cms-conferences.org)
Common type of scoliosis1
Congenital scoliosis3
Juvenile7
  • Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) outcomes with brace treatment are limited with poorly described bracing protocols. (escholarship.org)
  • [ 8 ] In his classification system, children diagnosed when they are younger than 3 years have infantile idiopathic scoliosis, those diagnosed when they are aged 3-10 years have juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, and those diagnosed when they are older than 10 years have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (medscape.com)
  • For instance, Robinson and McMaster reviewed 109 patients with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis and found that nearly 90% of curves progressed and that almost 70% of these patients went on to require surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Maya King was diagnosed with idiopathic juvenile scoliosis at age 7. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Another case is of a nine-year-old boy with juvenile idiopathic scoliosis and back pain who received chiropractic care. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • In children age 4 through 10, it is called juvenile scoliosis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This video provides an animated illustration of on adult and juvenile scoliosis. (hss.edu)
Early stages of scoliosis1
Outcomes8
  • This webinar focuses on the rationale behind bracing for AIS, current indications for bracing, different types (styles) of brace, and research supported outcomes of bracing. (srs.org)
  • The purpose of this study is to report the outcomes of bracing in JIS treated with a Boston brace™ and identify risk factors for progression and surgical intervention. (escholarship.org)
  • Proper recognition and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis help optimize patient outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • 3D Radiological Outcomes and Quality of Life of Patients with Moderate Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with Anterior Vertebral Growth Modulation vs Bracing: 2-Year Follow-up. (polymtl.ca)
  • Non-Fusion Versus Fusion Surgery in Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis: What Trade-Offs in Outcomes Are Acceptable for the Patient and Family? (rchsd.org)
  • Machine Learning for Benchmarking Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery Outcomes. (rchsd.org)
  • A research study at Sainte Justine's University Children's Hospital & Research Center in Montreal Canada was led by two prominent orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Christine Coillard and Dr. Charles Rivard to examine the differences in outcomes between adolescents with scoliosis that were not treated at all for their scoliosis and those treated with SpineCor. (scoliosissystems.com)
  • However, there is no validated way to easily identify which cases of asymptomatic scoliosis will worsen during adolescence and lead to poor long-term outcomes. (medscape.com)
Cobb4
  • OBJECTIVE To determine whether self-mediated physical activity combined with either nighttime bracing (NB) or scoliosis-specific exercise (SSE) is superior to a control of physical activity alone (PA) in preventing Cobb angle progression in moderate-grade AIS. (lu.se)
  • The research was done in 22 girls (mean age 15±1.7 y.) with DM idiopathic scoliosis (mean Cobb angle - 33 degrees). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Degenerative scoliosis (DS) is the constitutional alignment of the spinal column caused by degeneration of the intervertebral disc and facet joints after skeletal maturation in which the coronal Cobb angle is greater than 10° [ 1 , 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In an evaluation of the evidence "fit" with the biological understanding of scoliosis, the authors note that mild/moderate idiopathic scoliosis, defined as Cobb angle of less than 40° to 50°, is often asymptomatic in adolescence and does not progress substantially. (medscape.com)
Abnormal2
  • Abnormal curves measuring less than 10 degrees are not formally classified as scoliosis. (malikneurospine.com)
  • Early detection of abnormal spinal curves by school screening programs and pediatricians is intended to find scoliosis early enough to begin brace treatment and avoid surgery. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
Patients26
  • For patients who reject full-time bracing, the effects of alternative, conservative interventions are unknown. (lu.se)
  • Patients with treatment failure were given the option to transition to a full-time brace until skeletal maturity. (lu.se)
  • These results suggest that NB may be an effective alternative intervention in patients rejecting full-time bracing. (lu.se)
  • This is a single-center retrospective review of 175 patients with JIS who initiated brace treatment between the age of 4 and 9 years. (escholarship.org)
  • The Boston brace™ was prescribed in 82 patients and nine used night bending brace. (escholarship.org)
  • Patients were braced an average of 4.6 ± 1.9 years. (escholarship.org)
  • This large series of JIS patients with bracing followed to skeletal maturity with long-term follow-up. (escholarship.org)
  • Establishing if Chêneau's brace decreases exercise capacity in adolescent patients with idiopathic scoliosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These patients were qualified to conservative treatment using Chêneau's brace. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The order or carrying out each test was random, so that half of the patients executed their first exercise test in the brace and the other half took their first test without the brace. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There was a statistically significant longer distance for the walking test, by patients without Chêneau's brace, in comparison to these same patients with Chêneau's brace. (biomedcentral.com)
  • DiRocco PJ, Breed AL, Carlin JI, Reddan WG: Physical work capacity in adolescent patients with mild idiopathic scoliosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From PHQ-2 to SRS-22: how a depression screening tool relates to SRS scores in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (rchsd.org)
  • This study showed that for children with risk factors for progression were left untreated then the natural progression of scoliosis is likely to get worse in approximately 50% of these patients. (scoliosissystems.com)
  • That's nearly three times the rate of scoliosis progression compared to those patients treated with SpineCor! (scoliosissystems.com)
  • To evaluate ventilatory functional restrictions during a maximal exercise tolerance test in idiopathic scoliosis patients with mild and moderate curves and to compare them with the results obtained in healthy adolescents matched in age undergoing similar test. (nih.gov)
  • Patients wearing a brace at the time of ventilatory functional assessment did not exhibit any difference in the parameters investigated both at basal spirometry and during exercise tolerance test. (nih.gov)
  • Although patients with mild or moderate scoliosis do not exhibit cardiopulmonary restrictions in basal static conditions, they do show a significant lower tolerance to maximal exercise. (nih.gov)
  • Exercise deconditioning in scoliotic patients cannot be attributed to brace treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Many patients with very mild idiopathic curves do not need treatment. (malikneurospine.com)
  • For patients with smaller idiopathic curves, generally 20 degrees or less, observation may be the course of treatment. (malikneurospine.com)
  • Pediatric patients may be self-conscious of their posture or their appearance when wearing a back brace, and therefore may benefit from a formal support group. (malikneurospine.com)
  • Patients should have failed bracing or be intolerant to brace wear. (orthoworld.com)
  • Scoliosis Patients (Bago et al. (sralab.org)
  • Scoliosis Patients (Thielsch et al. (sralab.org)
  • It is important to recognize that a properly implemented screening program will identify potential patients who can benefit from brace treatment, possibly avoiding surgery," M. Timothy Hresko, MD, from Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts, and colleagues write in an editorial published in JAMA Pediatrics . (medscape.com)
Surgery8
Thoracic1
  • Refsum HE, Naess-Andresen CF, Lange JE: Pulmonary function and gas exchange at rest and exercise in adolescent girls with mild idiopathic scoliosis during treatment with Boston thoracic brace. (biomedcentral.com)
Progression of scoliosis1
Type of brace1
  • What type of brace do I need and when do I wear it? (srs.org)
Back brace4
Cause of scoliosis2
Types of scoliosis1
Form of scoliosis1
Treatment for scoliosis2
  • I recently saw an advertisement in the Southwest Airline magazine that showed a before and after x-ray picture of a young girl that had surgical treatment for scoliosis. (fitstrength.com)
  • I couldn't believe they are showing this as a 'treatment' for scoliosis. (fitstrength.com)
Treat scoliosis1
Exercise in adolescent2
  • A prospective evaluation of cardiopulmonary tolerance to maximal exercise in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (nih.gov)
  • Few reports have dealt with cardiorespiratory response to maximal exercise in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with mild to moderate curves. (nih.gov)
Develop scoliosis2
  • Some kids develop scoliosis because they have a long-term medical problem that affects the muscles or skeletal system. (kidshealth.org)
  • Back pain is common in people who develop scoliosis as an adult, but rare among children and adolescents. (hss.edu)
Degenerative Scoliosis2
  • Degenerative scoliosis: Affecting older adults, this type of scoliosis is caused by wear and tear on spinal joints or discs. (hss.edu)
  • With the aging of the population, degenerative scoliosis (DS) incidence rate is increasing. (biomedcentral.com)
Orthopaedic1
  • At KKH, orthoses are commonly used as part of multidisciplinary treatment for children with complex neuromuscular or orthopaedic conditions such as cerebral palsy, scoliosis, and flat feet that are severe or cause pain. (kkh.com.sg)
Curves do not1
  • Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis with mild curves do not exhibit significant restrictions in ventilatory parameters measured by conventional static spirometry. (nih.gov)
Surgical3
  • in addition, allowing transition to full-time bracing after treatment failure resulted in similar surgical frequencies independent of initial treatment. (lu.se)
  • It is often overtreated almost as often as overdiagnosed, if your child is diagnosed with scoliosis, don't accept surgical procedures or even bracing without first exploring all of the less radical treatment alternatives like chiropractic and Schroth exercises. (synergywellnessny.com)
  • Pediatric scoliosis treatment involves both surgical and non-surgical options. (malikneurospine.com)
Pediatric4
Cerebral palsy1
  • For example, kids with muscular dystrophy , cerebral palsy , Marfan syndrome , or osteogenesis imperfecta may get scoliosis. (kidshealth.org)
Degrees2
Different types of braces1
Infantile1