Early-onset scoliosis is a diagnosis when a child is presenting with scoliosis before the age of 5 years. This excludes other causes of scoliosis (e.g., congenital, neuromuscular or syndromic). Twin ...

A multi-center study led by University of Iowa researchers to determine whether wearing back braces would prevent the need for spinal correction surgery in children with adolescent idiopathic ...

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) represents the most common structural spinal deformity in otherwise healthy adolescents, characterised by a lateral curvature exceeding 10° and associated axial ...

“X-ray of scoliosis, selective focus. Degree of curve,34, was written on it by doctor” A concise overview of the diagnosis, surgical management, and outcomes adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis ...

Scoliosis is one of the most commonly encountered pediatric spinal deformities. Knowledge of comorbid disorders associated with scoliosis is required in order to rule out other serious conditions. A ...

Cael was a typical 15-year-old — until the discovery of an already advanced abnormal curvature of his spine. “I felt like the Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Cael told CBC News, recalling the emotionally ...

It’s not unusual for children to complain about back pain or posture-related issues during their teenage years. In fact, it becomes more common when they start to grow rapidly. But when a child’s ...

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. In a person with scoliosis, the spine curves to one side. The rib cage may also twist to the same side. Scoliosis impacts an estimated ...