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Is There Any Medical/Surgical Treatment For Scoliosis

Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Treatment For Adult Scoliosis

Treatment for Adult Scoliosis

Adults who were surgically treated for scoliosis in their youth are at risk for disk degeneration and spinal fusion failure. In most adults with previous scoliosis, moderate exercise is not harmful and is extremely important for maintaining healthy supportive muscles and preventing disk degeneration. However, peoplewho haveonly one or two mobile lumbar vertebrae below the area that was fused during surgery should avoid activity or exercise that causes excessive twist...

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Scoliosis: Diagnosis

The severity of scoliosis and need for treatment is usually determined by two factors:The extent of the spinal curvature. (Scoliosis is diagnosed when the curve measures 11 degrees or... Read more »

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors

GERD occurs monthly in about half of American adults. People of all ages are susceptible to GERD. Elderly people with GERD tend to have a more serious condition than younger people.Risk... Read more »

Stroke Surgery

SurgeryCarotid EndarterectomyCarotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out and opens up the narrowed carotid artery. It is used in patients at high risk for thrombotic ischemic... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Surgery

SurgeryDifferent surgical procedures are available as a final measure to relieve pain and increase function in patients with osteoarthritis. Certain surgical procedures can help relieve pain if... Read more »

Scoliosis: Symptoms

Scoliosis is usually painless. The curvature itself may often be too subtle to be noticed, even by observant parents. Some parents may notice abnormal posture in their growing child that... Read more »

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