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Treatment depends on the cause of the scoliosis, the size and location of the curve, and how much more growing the patient is expected to do. Most cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (less than 20 degrees) require no treatment, but should be checked often, about every 6 mon...[read article]
Treatment News for Scoliosis
- Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Seems Effective Years Later: Study
SATURDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Newer spinal fusion surgical techniques provide good long-ter...
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Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem:... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Scoliosis
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Application of Back Brace
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Surgical Procedures for Scoliosis
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Spinal fusion is surgery to fuse spine bones (vertebrae) that cause you to have back problems. Fusing means two bones are permanently placed together so there is no... More
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Spinal Fusion with Graft
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