What Is Scoliosis?
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: 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 »
Scoliosis: Treatment
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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 »
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