The etiology of osteoid osteoma is unclear, but nerve fibers found within the nidus or the fibrovascular zone may explain the intensity of pain associated with these lesions. 7-9 Infective or ...

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 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It may seem like it’s nothing for a student to throw their heavy backpack on with only one strap, but doing just that could lead to long-term spinal health issues. Dr. Alex ...

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 ...

Ms. D was diagnosed with progressive scoliosis (secondary to the osteoid osteoma) in an immature patient with resolved pain (status post RF ablation). She began nighttime bending-brace treatment and ...