Scoliosis is a three-dimensional abnormality of the spine and trunk in which the spine twists and curves to the side. It affects 2% to 3% of the population, or an estimated 6 to 9 million people in ...

INTRODUCES US TO A HARDIN COUNTY TEENAGER WHO HAS SEEN A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN HER SPINE. >> THE SCHROTH METHOD IS ACTUALLY QUITE RARE IN THE US AND ONLY A FEW PHYSICAL THERAPISTS DO IT HERE IN ...

Scoliosis is a daunting prospect for any child. Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, explains the complexities of scoliosis, from initial detection by a pediatrician through available treatment ...

Galveston – Reyna Rankin, a young patient diagnosed with scoliosis, and her mother, Dayna, recently shared their journey about the importance of early detection and treatment options available at ...

For patients with scoliosis-- a musculoskeletal disorder in which the spine develops a sideways curve -- orthopedists must take into account many factors to determine what level of intervention, if ...

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, or BSSNY, is using the occasion to highlight the condition and bring attention to ultramodern nonsurgical and ...

Scoliosis is a spinal condition that occurs when there is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often, scoliosis cases are mild and do not need extensive treatment, but there are very severe cases that ...

Local healthcare professionals, community members, and partners attended the Grand Opening to celebrate the launch of ...

For years, spine surgeons have debated the best methods for treating scoliosis in adults. Spinal curvature often results in more back pain, leg pain and other symptoms for adults than teens because ...