Idiopathic scoliosis has not been demonstrated to affect overall lifespan; however, congenital scoliosis, especially in the setting of a chest wall restriction, has in fact been demonstrated to ...

Some kids develop “idiopathic” scoliosis, meaning doctors don’t know what caused it. This normally happens in the middle of their growth-spurt years, from ages 10 to 18. Doctors will ...

For children it’s not always about pain ... controlling bone growth become out of sync in patients with idiopathic scoliosis, creating curves and twists to accommodate extra spine length.

In one of last letters as minister for health, Stephen Donnelly directed executive under Health Act to treat children with scoliosis and spina bifida ...

Bringing his expertise to the same, Dr Sunny Kamat, Consultant - Spine Orthopedic Surgery at Manipal Hospital in Goa, said, “Adolescent idiopathic ... scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) are essential ...

It's an abnormal curving of the spine that often appears in the shape of the letters S or C — scoliosis is common, affecting an estimated 7 million people in ...

Scoliosis, a spinal condition affecting an estimated 7 million people in the U.S., can lead to significant health issues if ...

Early detection is important, as severe cases can cause back pain, impact heart and lung function and affect self-esteem.

Georgia public schools require that all students in sixth through eighth grade undergo scoliosis screenings, but what should you know beforehand? Dr. Michael Schmitz, Children's Healthcare of ...

The effect of the caudal insertion angle of pedicle screws on postoperative thoracic kyphosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ... Monteggia fractures in children: comparison between gradual ...