Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

Scoliosis is the development of asymmetrical curvature and twisting of the spine. It’s commonly thought of as a disease that occurs in adolescents. But in fact, scoliosis is more common in older ...

The risk of scoliosis was largely related to what type of SMA a patient had, with those with type III having the lowest risk and those with type II developing scoliosis at a later age than those with ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early onset scoliosis patients with more osteotomies during conversion to spinal fusion had more curve ...

Researchers have found in a new study that sarcopenia does not significantly affect the radiological outcomes of patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) undergoing posterior ...

The death of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison last month has reignited scrutiny of scoliosis care in Ireland, particularly for children with complex needs. Prime Time met some of those heading to a march ...

Advances in scoliosis treatment and monitoring have added options for patients and drawn children, adolescents, and their families more directly into care. One innovation harnessing artificial ...

Doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware are treating a common spine condition with something called "magic rods." For one little girl with scoliosis, the rods are making a big difference.

SAN ANTONIO — Now that the school year, many students will be seeing their school nurse for various reason. And one state mandated screening for youngsters aims to give students proper support so they ...