If her scoliosis is more than 40 degrees or her scoliosis gets worse despite treatment she may be treated with a plaster cast to her chest or traction to her spine. Alternatively the orthopaedic ...

A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.

Here, we discuss the identification, the diagnostic process, and the range of treatment options available. Scoliosis can be detected by your general practitioner during routine check-ups. Additionally ...

The term scoliosis comes from the Greek word skolios, meaning curved or crooked, aptly describing the medical condition in which the spine curves sideways, often in an S or C shape.

Danielle Millar received her spinal diagnosis by chance when the astute nurse noticed a slight curve and sent her for an ...

When the angle of the spinal curve is less than 20 degrees, scoliosis is often considered mild enough to go without treatment ...

About three to four in every 1000 schoolchildren have scoliosis requiring treatment. Juvenile scoliosis starts between four to nine years and adolescent from 10 to 15 years of age. Your daughter ...

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine, often resembling a ‘C’ or an ‘S,’ which can impact the alignment of your hips, legs and neck. An ill-fitting ...