Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on May 19, 2005.
The onset of scoliosis may occur during infancy (birth to three years), the juvenile years (ages four to nine), or in the adolescent years...
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Braces and Other Noninvasive TreatmentsBraces are generally prescribed to prevent further progression of curves that are at least 25 degrees, and no... Read more »
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www.scoliosis.org -- National Scoliosis Foundationwww.srs.org -- Scoliosis Research Societywww.scoliosis-assoc.org - - Scoliosis... Read more »
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Scoliosis is a curvingof the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways. Alternative Names Spinal curvature;... Read more »
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Alternative NamesResources - scoliosisInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on scoliosis:National Institute of... Read more »
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The treatments for scoliosis are not always straightforward. Some young people do not need treatment at all -- only careful observation. When... Read more »