Apr 21, 2017 | Blog
Although scoliosis consists of a few typical factors, the specific condition and treatment options vary greatly depending on the type of scoliosis present as well as the severity of the curve. In adolescents, there are a few different forms of scoliosis: Idiopathic...
Apr 20, 2017 | Blog
When considering fusionless surgery, or Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis, parents naturally have questions about how this method differs from other surgeries and how it will ultimately benefit their child over other options. The questions below are some of...
Oct 21, 2016 | Blog
The Scoliosis Research Society estimates that more than 80 percent of scoliosis cases don’t have an identifiable cause. In addition, 90% of all cases of scoliosis occur in the adolescent and teenage age group ( > or = to 10 years of age) and possible explanations...
Sep 15, 2016 | Blog
Can babies have scoliosis? Yes, it is possible for your baby to have scoliosis. Infantile or early- onset scoliosis can be diagnosed any time between birth and five years of age. It is an abnormal side to side curve of the spine, affecting more boys than girls. What...
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