The Cheneau-Gensingen provider network is expanding! Our most recent TLSO brace training course adds three highly regarded orthotists to the Scoliosis Bracing Innovations family of scoliosis brace practitioners. Calli Clark (Director of O & P at Shriner’s Hospital in Philadelphia, PA) and Ray Diaz, CO and Brian Lee, CPO (both of Collier O & P… Read More
September 13, 2018
Scoliosis pain is the number one complaint when adults present to our office seeking help. When it comes to scoliosis, pain doesn’t discriminate against Cobb angle, since curves need not be severe for patients to experience pain. However, having scoliosis doesn’t have to mean you are destined to a lifetime of discomfort. Our patients learn… Read More
August 22, 2018
With the school year fast approaching, we thought it would be helpful to provide some insights for educators of students with scoliosis. Scoliosis, usually diagnosed in adolescence, is a three-dimensional condition of the spine in which the spine curves from side to side in an s- or c-shape. This can result in an uneven postural… Read More
What to wear with scoliosis? Check out our guide about what to wear with scoliosis in order to help hide a scoliosis brace or the curves of scoliosis! Also, on Pinterest: Dressing for scoliosis and brace. Shirts to wear under the scoliosis brace: It is best to wear a tight-fitting, seamless shirt or tank underneath the brace. This… Read More
Scoliosis Information for Kids We get it – having scoliosis stinks. Getting diagnosed can be confusing and scary, but we are here to help. Our scoliosis information for kids below offers tips for dealing with scoliosis. Things You Should Know About Having Scoliosis Having scoliosis isn’t as scary as it seems but that doesn’t mean… Read More
Risser 5 is the last Risser sign. It indicates skeletal maturity. An x-ray will show complete ossification and fusion of the iliac crest apophysis. For our final feature on Risser sign, we’ll share the story of a local fifteen-year-old girl with a severe scoliosis who first came to see us as a Risser 5, more… Read More
Risser 4 indicates ossification of the iliac crest apophysis at 75% or more. “Capping” from lateral to medial (outside to inside) is nearly complete and skeletal maturity is approaching. From our perspective, there is more to say about Risser 4 than the other Risser stages. This is due to our use of different management techniques,… Read More
When a pelvic x-ray shows about 50-75% ossification of the iliac crest apophysis (from the outside to inside), this indicates Risser 3. As with Risser 2, this growth stage indicates continued but slowing growth, especially for girls. For boys, growth tends to be slow and steady throughout puberty – although this isn’t always the case. … Read More
When a child has reached the Risser 2 stage, ossification of the iliac crest apophysis (top of the pelvis) is between 25% and 50% complete. This ossification occurs from lateral to medial (outside to inside, as shown below). Risser 2 means that the child is still growing, but by this point the rate of growth… Read More
Continuing with our Risser theme, today we’ll highlight Risser 1. At the Risser 1 stage of growth, a pelvic x-ray will show up to 25% ossification, or “capping” at the top of the iliac crest apophysis from lateral to medial (outside to inside). Girls typically reach Risser 1 just after menses occurs, however, that’s not a… Read More
