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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Scoliosis: Parents should pay attention to its symptoms as delaying treatment could mean children may face trouble ... “Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common structural ...