Severe Scoliosis And Depression
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 Deserves Special Consideration
The chronic pain from scoliosis deserves special consideration. This skeletal deformity of the spine can be obvious or obscure. Either way,... Read more »
10/22/07 #8: Migraine, scoliosis, and dural ectasia -- Connection?
Full Question:I have struggled for years with migraine, and also with back problems stemming from severe scoliosis. A recent MRI showed... Read more »
Mild and Severe Depression: How are They Different? The Question of...
Hello everybody! I hope you all are having a good week so far. I am a little behind in posting and commenting and pretty much... Read more »
Antidepressant Medication Mostly Benefits Very Severe Depression
Results from a study aiming to estimate the benefit of medication according to the severity of depressive symptoms have concluded only the... Read more »
Mild, Moderate or Severe Depression? How to Tell the Difference.
Depression is really a catch-all term that encompasses a variety of symptoms. The severity of depression is largely dictated by the number... Read more »
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Scoliosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis Treatment Treatment depends on the cause of the scoliosis, the size and location of the curve, and how... Read more »
Scoliosis: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The treatments for scoliosis are not always straightforward. Some young people do not need treatment at all -- only careful observation. When... Read more »
Scoliosis: Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PrognosisIn general, the severity of the scoliosis depends on the degree of the curvature and whether it threatens vital organs, specifically the... Read more »
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: 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 »
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