Scoliosis spine surgery is a significant medical intervention that aims to correct the abnormal curvature of the spine. Alongside the medical considerations, it is important for patients to understand the financial implications of undergoing such procedures. This article presents a comparative analysis of the costs associated with scoliosis spine surgery, ...
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Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. While the condition is generally not painful, it can cause discomfort and impaired movement, especially if left untreated. In Singapore, scoliosis screening is a routine part of primary school health checks, but many parents may not be ...
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The recent news of Singapore Airlines' remarkable success, including the announcement of an exceptional 8-month bonus for its staff, has ignited the aspirations of individuals worldwide. Among those inspired are individuals with scoliosis who dream of a career as an airline hostess. In this article, we explore the possibilities and ...
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The Hueter-Volkmann law is used to describe the scoliosis mechanism. The typical thoracic spine has a physiologic curve that causes the distractive force on the dorsally placed vertebral column while a compressive force on the ventrally positioned vertebral column. The rotation of vertebral bodies in the axial plane, which results in ...
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New research presented at the International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine suggests that vertebral body tethering may not be effective in improving the major Cobb angle in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The study analyzed 113 patients who underwent vertebral body tethering between 2013 and 2020 ...
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Bodies change quickly during adolescence, and that’s when doctors usually notice scoliosis — a curved spine — in patients. Catch it early, and most cases can be managed simply and effectively. Let it go, and scoliosis might lead to back surgery or lifelong challenges. It’s crucial that parents and physicians notice, ...
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Often when people hear the word scoliosis, they think of a terrible deformity with lots of physical problems. This is rarely the case. While scoliosis is an abnormality of the spine, it is not the scary thing that people think it is. In fact, most cases of scoliosis in kids do ...
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Two iPhone operating system applications designed to screen for scoliosis outperformed their Android counterparts in a recently presented study and according to investigators they offered similarly accurate outcomes when compared to the traditional method of scoliosis screening —a scoliometer. “The Apple applications have the minimum bias, maximum precision and maximum accuracy ...
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Are you worried about your scoliosis worsening? Here's some good news for you! A study which was done over six months in women and girls with Rett syndrome showed that intensive and individualized exercise programs prevented the progression of scoliosis i.e., sideways curvature of the spine. After observing that two ...
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Are you considering Anterior vertebral body tethering (VBT) for idiopathic scoliosis: how well does the tether hold up? Looks like we have more research for the tether breakage rates at 2 year follow up... 27%! This is why we recommend always use non-surgical and non-invasive methods first for scoliosis! Abstract Purpose Durability of outcomes ...
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Scoliosis The physical condition where the spines curve to either/both sides, is affecting two to three percent of the entire population now. 80% Scoliosis Cases Are diagnosed before the age of seven, and can be cured with the right treatment. Known Causes of Scoliosis 👉 Genetic Disorders 👉 Neurological Abnormalities 👉 Spinal Injuries Genetic Conditions. The ...
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Even though weight management is the most highlighted characteristic of diet, it doesn't only affect your weight. The food you eat provides nutrients to your body necessary for the proper development and functioning of tissue and organs, as well as your bones. According to 2011 research in Canada, your skeletal ...
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ScolioLife™ aims to empower scoliosis patients with the knowledge and tools to prevent and correct scoliosis through all stages of life. Developed by Dr Kevin Lau, the company’s main ethos is to create, share and promote strategies that utilize state of the art technology, for optimal scoliosis health and balanced ...
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Researchers have been constantly working on advanced techniques to treat scoliosis efficiently and today there are quite a few surgical treatments which claim to treat scoliosis. Most of the procedures performed for scoliosis essentially includes usage of implants screwed into your spine to prevent the further bending of your spine, ...
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Authors: Alain Dimeglio, Federico Canavese Untreated progressive scoliosis can have negative effects on the growing spine as asymmetrical forces will act on the growth plates of the vertebral column (>130 growth plates). Spinal growth can be considered as a mixture of hierarchy, synchronization, and harmony: the slightest error can lead to ...
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You'd think back pain would be the most obvious sign of scoliosis, but there are plenty more subtle, seemingly unrelated symptoms to watch out for, too. Most of them don't seem like a big deal, on paper. But since a curvature of your spine can impact the rest of your ...
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Bone Abstracts (2017) 6 OC8 | DOI: 10.1530/boneabs.6.OC8 Objectives: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is associated with low bone mass. This study aimed at evaluating the therapeutic effect and its determinants of Ca+Vit-D supplementation in improving bone strength and preventing curve progression in AIS. Methods: This was a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial recruiting ...
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Parents can find it overwhelming if their child is diagnosed with scoliosis. Both Mom and Dad may experience stress. And, they may have a hard time coping with emotional and financial problems. If you have a child with scoliosis, it is important to handle the situation with care. What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis ...
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You may have more options and control than you think You may have more power over adult scoliosis than you think. Doctors can offer you various treatment options, and there are things you can do to help yourself. Here are five things you might be surprised to hear about adult scoliosis. Surprise ...
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Carefully tailored exercise program can improve strength, function, and endurance. I work with many clients and some of them are suffering from scoliosis which is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. If you look at the back of a person having scoliosis, you'll notice that their spine curves to one ...
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Physicians have recognized scoliosis, the abnormal curvature of the spine, since the time of Hippocrates, but its causes have remained a mystery — until now. For the first time, researchers have discovered a gene that underlies the condition, which affects about 3 percent of all children. The new finding lays the ...
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Thoracic hyperkyphosis or hunchback is a condition that makes the upper or the thoracic spine of a person to curve forward. It causes the patient to slouch unusually and it may affect people of all ages. The reasons for thoracic hyperkyphosis however may vary from person to person. We all have ...
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Scoliosis, which is a common spinal deformity, generally affects the normal spinal development in a child. Every year, nearly 3 million new cases of Scoliosis are diagnosed. This biomechanical deformity is usually observed in children when they are 10 to 15 years old. Most have unknown causes, involving hereditary factors ...
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Scoliosis, a condition you don’t often hear about is the reason behind your child's doctor is checking their back. Scoliosis and What You Need to Know • Scoliosis is a spinal deformity, a sideways curvature that can occur in both males and females. The curve may be an S curve or ...
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As a dancer, you probably know someone with scoliosis or, if you're like me, you might even have it yourself. What you may not know is that certain lifestyle factors can increase your likelihood of developing the condition, and according to a recent study published in The Journal of Bone and ...
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Imagine feeling restricted, all day and all night, and not being able bend down. That is what wearing a scoliosis brace feels like. Scoliosis is the abnormal curving of the spine. It not only affects your spine, but it also puts a physical strain on your body. This can include your ...
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*Update 2022: This article was written before the ScolioAlign Brace which is the only brace Dr Kevin Lau recommends for those with Scoliosis. Scoliosis is known by the curvature of a person’s spine. Scoliosis can be discovered at birth, while in the womb the bones of the spine fail to ...
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Sometimes the remedy can be worse than the disease. It is about a ten-hour surgery in which they open you up on your side and on your back. In my particular surgery they would put three rods in my back and hold them together with five screws. In order to help ...
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