Scoliosis Facts
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 more)
- The angle of the trunk rotation (ATR)
Both are measured in degrees. These two factors are usually related. For example, a person with a spinal curve of 20 degrees will usually have a trunk rotation (ATR) of 5 degrees. These two measurements, in fact, used to be the cutoff for recommending treatment....
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Scoliosis: Managing Scoliosis
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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 »
Scoliosis: Treatment for Adult Scoliosis
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www.scoliosis.org -- National Scoliosis Foundationwww.srs.org -- Scoliosis Research Societywww.scoliosis-assoc.org - - Scoliosis... Read more »
Scoliosis
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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 »
Scoliosis
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Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of... Read more »
Scoliosis: resources
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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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