For many children with scoliosis, bracing is a crucial intervention that can avert the progression of spinal deformities. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, outlines how braces are ...
Looking for a non-surgical treatment to scoliosis? Dr. Nick Weddle of Scoliosis KC stopped by to tells us about the condition and how it can be treated with their comprehensive, non-surgical treatment ...
Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. In scoliosis, the vertebrae curve to one side and rotate or twist. This can make it appear as if you are leaning to one side. The curve of ...
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month.Dr. Terence Verla, a neurosurgeon with Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute, talks about the how to identify scoliosis and what treatment options are available. Dr.
A young teenage girl reaches for the rigid plastic brace waiting on her desk. She slides it beneath her shirt, tightening the straps until they press against her ribs. It is part of her routine to ...
For every teenager, having friends who understand you can mean the world. That holds even more true for someone like Addie Jenkins, living with scoliosis — the sideways curvature of the spine. Addie ...
There is no strong evidence that a chiropractor can cure scoliosis. While chiropractic may not correct the curve, limited studies suggest it could relieve pain, improve quality of life, and increase ...
Minnesota medical device company KSpine raised $2.5 million that will fund clinical trials for the company’s spinal implant to treat scoliosis, according to a Medcity News report. The KSpine implant ...
This patient, who received an older spine instrumentation technique during childhood, later underwent spinal reconstruction surgery as an adult. The patient's X-ray and clinical journey reflect the ...