Scoliosis Prevention
Braces and Other Noninvasive Treatments
Braces are generally prescribed to prevent further progression of curves that are at least 25 degrees, and no more than 40 degrees. Patients should have documented progression of the curve, and the child should still be growing.
Results vary widely depending on the length of time the brace is worn, the type of brace, and the severity of the curve. Determining how effective braces are has been difficult for researchers. Most studies evaluate whether the...
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Scoliosis: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Overview:Scoliosis is the abnormal curving of the spine -- the spine curves from side-to-side to varying degrees, and some of the spinal bones may... Read more »
Scoliosis: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAebi M. The adult scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2005;14(10):925-948.Akbarnia BA, Marks DS, Boachie-Adjei O, Thompson AG, Asher MA. Dual growing... Read more »
Scoliosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The severity of scoliosis and need for treatment is usually determined by two factors:The extent of the spinal curvature (scoliosis is diagnosed when... Read more »
Scoliosis: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Adult ScoliosisAdults who were treated with surgery for scoliosis in their youth are at risk for disk degeneration and spinal fusion failure.In... Read more »
Scoliosis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesPhysical Abnormalities. Researchers are investigating possible physical abnormalities that may cause imbalances in bones or muscles that would... Read more »
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