Address emotional health in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; understanding its impact is crucial for holistic care.
Scoliosis
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Scoliosis.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
All About Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis involves an abnormal curvature of the spine due to age-related degeneration.
Bracing is a common non-surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis, involving wearing a brace to slow down severe spinal curvature progression.
Cobb Angle and Skeletal Maturity
The Cobb angle accounts for skeletal maturity when assessing scoliosis, influencing treatment approaches based on a patient's growth stage.
Cobb angle measurement guides scoliosis treatment decisions, directing appropriate interventions for spinal curvature.
The Cobb angle measures scoliosis curves in the spine, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning for this condition.
Debate exists over the effectiveness of scoliosis braces, with some studies supporting their use and others showing limited benefits.
Symptoms of degenerative scoliosis include back pain curvature progression, and diagnosis involves imaging and clinical assessment.
Degenerative scoliosis, also known as adult onset scoliosis is caused by spinal degeneration. This video explains how degenerative scoliosis affects the spine.
Detecting depression in an adolescent with scoliosis involves recognizing signs like withdrawal, mood changes, and altered behavior.