Scoliosis

Considering Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis? Read This.

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

The article referenced below is a must read for anyone considering spinal fusion surgery, and also for parents whose child has a progressive scoliosis. The article brings to the forefront potential problems that may arise for surgical patients when a product‘s risks are potentially understated, and deemed safe, when medical device companies sponsor research. It [...]

Tags: moderate scoliosis, scoliosis pain, scoliosis surgery, scoliosis treatment, severe scoliosis

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SOSORT -Barcelona

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Hello from the SOSORT meeting in Barcelona. I am very glad to be here. Barcelona is a city I’ve wanted to visit for ages. I can see there is a lot to fit in between meetings and seeing the city. My intention is to post short updates/synopsis on select presentations that may be of interest [...]

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“Whatever you’re doing-keep doing it.”

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Y, a local, eleven year-old boy, recently participated in our adolescent scoliosis program. He just had follow-up x-rays (taken independently). In early December, Y had a 20º thoracolumbar curve. After our program and a couple of follow-up visits for focus and motivation, Y reduced his curve by 35% to 13º.

Tags: adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method results

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Evaluating Scoliosis-Spirometry

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Spirometry measures breathing or the volume of inspiration/expiration in ML. Results of a spirometry measurement are referred to as vital capacity (VC). Vital capacity is an indicator of lung function and lower than expected values of VC may occur when a thoracic scoliosis is present. Patients measuring Cobb >100º, VC may be reduced to < [...]

Tags: 3D treatment of scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, adult scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, measuring vital capacity in scoliosis, pulmonary dysfunction scoliosis, restricted breathing due to scoliosis, rib mobility, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method, spirometry, vital capacity

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Evaluating Scoliosis-Scoliometer

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

A scoliometer is an instrument which measures trunk asymmetry in scoliosis. It is a small, non-invasive device that is placed over the spine while the person being measured is in a forward bending position. The reading indicates trunk asymmetry in degrees. Depending upon the measurement, it is a possible indicator that scoliosis may be present. [...]

Tags: diagnosing scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliometer, scoliosis of the spine, scoliosis progression, Spinal Curvature, spinal screening, trunk asymmetry

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