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Can Exercise Help 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: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Risk Factors for Idiopathic Scoliosis. Idiopathic scoliosis, the most common form, occurs most often during the growth spurt right before and during... 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: Braces
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryThe goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe mannerBalance the torso and pelvic... 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
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis Symptoms A doctor may suspect scoliosis if one shoulder appears to be higher than the other, or the... Read more »
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