121. Scoliosis The purpose of this website is to educate people about scoliosis in a quick and For this reason, I am not an expert on scoliosis but I do have a great http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mcm3r/scoliosis.htm

Scoliosis The purpose of this website is to educate people about Scoliosis in a quick and easy way. This page provides basic information on this health topic and has several useful links to help the viewer learn more about Scoliosis. I am a first year at the University of Virginia and designed this web page for my health seminar, "Be the Spider, not the Fly." For this reason, I am not an expert on Scoliosis but I do have a great knowledge about the subject matter. In March of 2002, I had spinal reconstructive surgery because I had a severe case of Scoliosis. Even though I do know a lot about this condition through research and personal experience, I do not know everything. Therefore if you are looking for detailed information regarding Scoliosis, please consult with your local physician. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a medical term taken from a Greek word meaning curvature. This disease often develops during childhood causing the spine to curve laterally (to the side) to the left or right. The spine's normal curves occur at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. These natural curves position the head over the pelvis and work as shock absorbers to distribute mechanical stress during movement.

122. Scoliosis Surgery Read about the author's son's operation on his back due to a severe curve. http://operation1.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/

123. Echocardiography Incidence of mitral valve prolapse in adolescent scoliosis and thoracic hypokyphosis. Seventyfour patients with adolescent scoliosis underwent cardiac http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/scoliosis.html

Scoliosis and Echocardiography E-chocardiography Journal: Alphabetical List Chronological List Images Home Page Scoliosis is associated with mitral valve prolapse. Echocardiographic windows may not be in their customary location. The spine may impinge on the left atrium as shown below. Scoliosis by Michael L. Richardson, M.D. Natural history of scoliosis in congenital heart disease. Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Scoliosis in Adults general information SpineUniverse.com Effect on Lungs and Heart UCDavis Health System The Scliosis Health Self-Assessment Tool Video clip Clues from associated conditions from Connective Tissue Disorder Mitral Valve Prolapse, Irritable Bowel, Scoliosis Doctor's Guide Echocardiographic References Kumar UK, Sahasranam KV. Mitral valve prolapse syndrome and associated thoracic skeletal abnormalities. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1991 Jul;39(7):536-9 Dhuper S, Ehlers KH, Fatica NS, Myridakis DJ, Klein AA, Friedman DM, Levine DB. Incidence and risk factors for mitral valve prolapse in severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Pediatr Cardiol 1997 Nov-Dec;18(6):425-8 Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is known to be associated with thoracic skeletal anomalies. To determine the incidence and risk factors for mitral valve prolapse in the adolescent population with severe idiopathic scoliosis (IS), a prospective follow-up study on 139 adolescent patients with IS from the Pediatric Orthopedic Service was undertaken. Data collected included age, sex, medical and family history, physical exam, electrocardiogram and echocardiogram, spinal x-rays, and pulmonary function tests. MVP w as detected by echocardiogram in 13.6% (19/139) of patients with IS as compared with 3.2% in 154 age- and weight-matched controls (p

124. Scoliosis My Story One woman's story of life with scoliosis. http://members.tripod.com/my_back/scoliosis/

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod 40 Yr Old Virgin Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next Support freedom Scoliosis: My Story Hello visitor, and welcome to my pages devoted to the spinal disease known as Scoliosis. :-) If you want to read my story in full, from the first diagnosis up to the present, then start from the Medical History links and work your way down the main page. I've lived with this since the age of 12, and have never put down my experiences on paper, much less online. This is going to be a challenge for me, sharing my story like this, but I do it it in the sincere hope that it will help someone else out there who is living with Scoliosis. Know that you are not alone! Click here for a little bit of inspiration! "Why be average when you can be anything BUT average" Sarah, 13, has idiopathic scoliosis My Medical History 1st surgery June 1985 (Dr. Brown) 2nd surgery Dec. 1987 (Dr. Brown) 3rd surgery Feb. 1997 (Dr. Kostuik) - updated!

125. Scoliosis - Healthy Kids And Pediatrics - Health And Medical Information Produce A complete listing of health information about kids and teens, including acne, AIDS awareness, allergies and asthma, attention deficit disorders and http://www.medicinenet.com/scoliosis/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Healthy Kids Home Page > Scoliosis Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Scoliosis (In Children and Adolescents) What Is scoliosis? Who develops scoliosis? What causes scoliosis? How is scoliosis diagnosed? ... Where can people get more information about scoliosis? What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, or backbone. The bones that make up the spine are called the vertebrae. The degree of scoliosis ranges from mild to severe. Patients with milder curves may only need to visit their doctor for periodic observation. Persons with more severe scoliosis may require treatment. Who develops scoliosis? People of all ages can have scoliosis, but this article focuses on children and adolescents. Of every 1,000 children, 3 to 5 develop spinal curves that are considered large enough to need treatment. Adolescent idiopathic (of unknown cause) scoliosis is the most common type and appears after the age of 10. Girls are more likely than boys to have this type of scoliosis. Since scoliosis can run in families, a child who has a parent, brother, or sister with idiopathic scoliosis should be checked regularly for this condition by the family doctor.

126. My Diary Of The Scoliosis Op Personal experience of a scoliosis correction operation. http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/mydiaryofscoliosisop

127. Scoliosis Back pain or general pain in the back resulting from curves or curvature of the spine. http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/lowback/scoliosis.htm

Search this site Sports Massage Scoliosis What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that can often result in an 'S' shape or 'C' shape in the spine. If someone runs there fingers down the spine either side of the vertibrae they will leave two red lines. It is often easier to see the curving of the spine in these red lines.Scoliosis is often a result of an imbalance in the muscles caused by one sided activities such as throwing or racket sports. Children can develope it through carrying heavey bags on one shoulder all day at school. Reaching up on the tight side and down on the weak side. How can you prevent scoliosis in young people? Avoid carrying heavy bags on one shoulder. Get a rucksack type bag and wear it properly or regularly alternate carrying arms and shoulders. If you are a one sided sports person e.g. Javelin thrower, hurdler or tennis player, at the end of each practice make sure you throw a few times with your wrong arm or hit a few balls with the other arm. Get into the habbit - it will be worth it in the long run. What can the athlete do about it?

128. Orthopaedics - Scoliosis Illustration demonstrating thoracic and lumbar scoliosis. What causes scoliosis? In most (80 to 85 percent) cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown a http://www.schneiderchildrenshospital.org/peds_html_fixed/peds/orthopaedics/scol

Orthopaedics Scoliosis What is scoliosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind, appears straight. However, a spine affected by scoliosis shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side. Scoliosis is defined as a curvature of the spine measuring 10 degrees or greater on x-ray. Scoliosis is a type of spinal deformity and should not be confused with poor posture. Four common types of curve patterns seen in scoliosis are: thoracic - 90 percent of the curves occur on the right side. lumbar - 70 percent of the curves occur on the left side. thoracolumbar - 80 percent of the curves occur on the right side. double major - curves that occur on the right and left side. What causes scoliosis? In most (80 to 85 percent) cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown - a condition called idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis is more common in females than males. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, three to five out of every 1,000 children develop spinal curves that are considered large enough to require treatment. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in cooperation with the Scoliosis Research Society, describe three different types of scoliosis that can occur in children - congenital (present at birth), neuromuscular, or idiopathic.

129. Scoliosis Support Forums - Powered By VBulletin Discussion board. http://forums.scoliosis-support.com

Scoliosis Support Forums User Name Remember Me? Password Register FAQ Members List Calendar ... Mark Forums Read Welcome to the Scoliosis Support Forums. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Forum Last Post Threads Posts Moderator Diaries and personal Scoliosis stories Diaries and personal stories on scoliosis Diaries of scoliosis patients hey by LeaEvelyn Today 04:09 PM Robin Chee Personal scoliosis stories i'm Back! ! by buffy 08:03 PM Robin Chee Scoliosis Treatments Discuss various different scoliosis treatments (1 Viewing) Im new new adive by mikki Today 04:29 PM Robin Chee ASCO Treatment (1 Viewing) ASCO Treatment ASCO russian treatment by 10:52 PM Robin Chee Bracing treatments - Boston, Charleston, Milwaukee, TLSO etc (1 Viewing) Different bracing possibility by LeaEvelyn 03:16 PM Robin Chee Chiropractor treatment Need to find a chiro in Kota...

130. IRSC - Musculoskeletal Disorders, Scoliosis The Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) Global disABILITY resource is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/sub?readform&cat=Musculoskeletal Diso

131. New Brunswick Online Scoliosis Support Community An online community support group created by Margaret, a 14 year old girl whom had scoliosis surgery. http://groups.msn.com/newbrunswickonlinescoliosissupportcommunity/_homepage.msnw

132. MDA / Quest 4-1 / Scoliosis Surgery The goals of spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis (and kyphosis) are to scoliosis surgery can usually be planned in advance, but there are exceptions. http://www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/q41scoliosis.html

QUEST Current Issue Back Issues Stories by Topic ... Contents of This Issue Volume 4, Number 1, January 1997 SCOLIOSIS SURGERY Setting the Record Straight by Richard Robinson Untitled by Gerald Jean-Pierre, from the MDA Art Collection "I've had a lot of different surgeries for a lot of different problems," says Todd Palkowski of Franklin, Wis. "Not all of them have been successful. But this one works." He's talking about the spinal fusion he underwent almost 20 years ago to correct severe scoliosis. Palkowski, who has spinal muscular atrophy, was 13 at the time. Like many of those with SMA and nearly all of those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his spinal muscles had become too weak to hold him erect. The surgery, which involved the placement of a pair of metal rods down the length of his spine and the fusion of his vertebrae, has kept him upright and properly seated in his wheelchair. It gave Palkowski the mobility to work full-time as a recreation therapist. Upright posture is normally maintained through the dynamic interaction of many different muscles. By pulling against each other and against the vertebrae, or backbones, they keep the spine from bending under the weight of the upper body. When viewed from the back, the vertebrae line up one on top of the other, allowing weight to be transferred downward to the pelvis. When the muscles responsible for holding the vertebrae in this position weaken, the vertebrae can be pulled out of alignment, a condition known as scoliosis.

133. Www.support4scoliosis.co.uk Aimed at persons, their friends or families living in the United Kingdom who have been diagnosed with scoliosis. http://www.support4scoliosis.co.uk

Home Info on Scoliosis Support Pages Contact ... Message Board Welcome to support4scoliosis website! support4scoliosis is a website providing help and support for persons, their friends and family a chance to share their experiences and share these with others for friendship and support as well as making new friends. Please note that this website has now moved to a new server and there are still some little teething troubles with some of the links, especially form, these use ASP which have to be converted to PHP to work with this server. The email address has not changed, so any problems can still be emailed to info@support4scoliosis.co.uk. Also there is a new message forum which currently still needs setting up properly, this will be carried out over the next day or so. Thankyou

134. Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis eSpine.com is a website devoted to helping patients navigate the body of knowledge related to problems and treatment of spinal disorders. http://www.espine.com/diagnosis_ais.html

Back to the Top Before After Almost complete correction of the curvature can be achieved by the use of thoracic pedicle screws. Once skeletal maturity or growth is completed, a patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is now said to have adult idiopathic scoliosis. The distinction is important for while a patient with Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis may still need treatment for progression, pain is a much more common indication for treatment. Normal degenerative changes of the spine may be accelerated by curvature and the patient with adult idiopathic scoliosis may be at higher risk for skeletal pain or extremity pain due to nerve compression. If treated, adult idiopathic scoliosis should never lead to neurologic (paralysis) or cardiopulmonary (heart or lung failure) deterioration. The goal of treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is to prevent the curve from progressing past 40 degrees. The importance of the 40 degree mark is that bracing becomes ineffective at this curvature for mechanical reasons. Of secondary importance though is the statistical finding that in adults, curves less than 40 degrees rarely progress and when they reach 50 degrees, they may increase at mean rate of 1degree/year. Studies have also shown that at 60 degrees, pulmonary function (breathing health) may deteriorate and at 100 degrees, severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction is seen. The orthopedic spine surgeon will commonly use these curve measurements as parameters for treatment.

135. TMR - TITLE scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine. Parents should be aware of both scoliosis and kyphosis so problems in their children can be http://medicalreporter.health.org/tmr0795/scoliosis0795.html

Spinal Deformities: Benefits of Early Screening and Treatment John Albert Odom, Jr., M.D. Spinal deformity means abnormality in the curves of the spine. All spines have certain curves, and we expect them to. Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine. Kyphosis means "humpback." Scoliosis and kyphosis can occur together. Scoliosis Scoliosis, which tends to run in families and is more common in females than males, usually first appears in late childhood or during the early teens. While there are many different causes for scoliosis, including polio, in the vast majority of cases there is no known cause. Doctors call this "idiopathic" scoliosis. Over 90% of the curves in scoliosis curve to the right. Scoliosis can often be slowed or arrested by wearing a brace, but if the angle of the spinal curvature goes beyond 40 degrees in childhood, it will become even more pronounced in adulthood. Since the spine and the rib cage are connected, a severe scoliosis affects the position of the ribs and can affect surrounding organs as well. Severe scoliosis not only hurts the individual's appearance, but it can also compromise his or her health and ability to function. Health risks from this severe spine curvature include neurological problems from pressure on nerves, arthritis, and even lung and heart problems. A curve in the lower spine can make participation in sports or athletic activities difficult. If the curve remains under 40 degrees, it probably won't get worse in adulthood, and can be watched by x-rays on a yearly basis.

136. HSS - Orthopedic Surgery - Scoliosis Service Led by highly specialized orthopedic surgeons, the scoliosis Service at Hospital for Special Surgery is recognized as a world leader in the management of http://www.hss.edu/Departments/Specialties/Orthopedic-Surgery/Services/Scoliosis

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137. AllRefer Health - Scoliosis (Kyphoscoliosis, Spinal Curvature) scoliosis (Kyphoscoliosis, Spinal Curvature) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, http://health.allrefer.com/health/scoliosis-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Scoliosis Scoliosis Definition Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Kyphoscoliosis, Spinal Curvature Definition A lateral (away from the middle) or sideways curvature of the spine. Scoliosis Skeletal Spine Scoliosis Spinal Curves Forward Bend Test Signs of Scoliosis Scoliosis Brace Spinal Fusion There are three general causes of scoliosis: congenital, usually related to a problem with the formation of vertebrae or fused ribs during prenatal development; neuromuscular (poor muscle control or muscular weakness or paralysis due to diseases like cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy , spina bifida and polio ); and idiopathic (of unknown cause), which appears in a previously straight spine.

138. A LOOK AT SCOLIOSIS Because these anomalies are present at birth, congenital scoliosis is usually detected In children with congenital scoliosis, there is a known increased http://www.childsdoc.org/spring2002/lookscoliosis.asp

Home Features Index Features Departments Information ... Erik C. King, MD Attending Physician Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Children’s Memorial Hospital Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois John F. Sarwark, MD Interim Head Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Children’s Memorial Hospital Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois A Look at Scoliosis Erik C. King, MD and John F. Sarwark, MD Scoliosis is the most common disorder of the spine that is encountered by pediatricians and pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. Scoliosis can alter the physical appearance of the affected individual dramatically, and it has both physiological and psychological impact. Depending on its severity and on the skeletal age of the child, scoliosis is managed by close observation, bracing, and/or surgery. Although it is common to speak of scoliosis in terms of spinal curvature in the coronal (frontal) plane, it is actually a three-dimensional problem composed of torsion, angulation, and translation simultaneously occurring in the transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes. In order to merit the diagnosis of scoliosis, the coronal curvature (Cobb angle) measured on a posterior-anterior radiograph must be greater than 10°. Curves less than 10° are considered minor asymmetry and are not at risk of progression after skeletal maturity. Scoliosis in skeletally immature individuals is classified by age: infantile (0 to 3 years); juvenile (3 to 10 years); and adolescent (over 11 years, or from onset of puberty until skeletal maturity). In addition, scoliosis is classified by etiology: congenital, neuromuscular or idiopathic. Idiopathic scoliosis is a diagnosis of exclusion, but it comprises the vast majority of cases presenting during the pubertal growth spurt. This article primarily focuses on the current concepts regarding the etiology, natural history, evaluation, and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents.

139. KidsFirst For Health: Illnesses - Scoliosis scoliosis is a curving of the spine (backbone) that runs from side to side (lateral). Some children with scoliosis need to be treated in hospital. http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/health/illnesses/scoliosis.html

Scoliosis Scoliosis is a curving of the spine (backbone) that runs from side to side (lateral). It can happen at any time that a child is growing. The spinal column curves and twists, slowly turning the rib cage. This eventually causes changes to the spine, chest and pelvis. A slight curve in the spine happens to a lot of people. Most of the time it will correct itself on its own. Treatment About one in 10 children need treatment. Some children with scoliosis need to be treated in hospital. They might have one shoulder higher than the other, one shoulder blade higher, one hip more prominent than the other or clothes that don't hang properly. Treatment aims to stop the curve from getting any worse. There are three types of treatment: Observation: Most curves aren't too bad, so this is often the only treatment needed. X-rays (special pictures or scans) are taken of the person standing up, every six months. This is so that the doctor can see if the curve is getting any worse. Bracing: If the curve is getting worse, a brace might be needed to stop it curving even more. A cast of the spine is taken to help make the brace.

140. MDchoice.com Scoliosis In Children And Adolescents Idiopathic scoliosis can also occur in children younger than 10 years of age, Early onset or infantile idiopathic scoliosis occurs in children less than http://mdchoice.com/Pt/consumer/scochild.asp

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