Kyphosis – Definition, Symptoms & Treatment What is Kyphosis? What Causes Kyphosis? Types of Kyphosis Diagnosis Treatment What is Kyphosis? The thoracic spine (mid to upper back) is naturally curved outward. This is referred to as a “kyphotic curve”. However, the term “Kyphosis” can also be used to describe an excessive outward curvature in … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor had scoliosis and suffered back problems all her life. In October 2004 she underwent spinal surgery to repair seven compression fractures in her spine. “My body’s a real mess,” she stated in a 2004 interview at the age of 72. “I’ve become one of those poor little women who’s bent sideways. I feel … Read more
Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter and a five-time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 meters, the 200 meters and the 4×100 meters relay. He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, and is one of only seven athletes to win … Read more
Maritza Correia American Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Maritza Correia was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 7, her doctor urged her to take swim lessons or gymnastics as her course of treatment. Since Maritza lived in Puerto Rico with access to many beaches she opted for swimming and the rest is history. When she … Read more
Jeanette Lee “Black Widow” World Champion Pool Player At the age of thirteen, Jeanette was diagnosed with scoliosis and underwent scoliosis surgery. The procedure involved techniques to fuse the vertebrae along the curve of her spine. Metal rods and other instrumentation were attached to her spine in order to hold her vertebrae together while the … Read more
Approximately 4% of the world’s population has scoliosis in some form or another. There are many celebrities with scoliosis and many of them are athletes. Some athletes with scoliosis have found relief of symptoms through their chosen profession, while others have experienced setbacks in their sport because of their scoliosis. Below is a list of … Read more
Harrington rods can bend, break loose from the wires, or worse, break completely in two, necessitating further surgical intervention and removal of the rod. Once the rod is removed, corrosion (rust) is found on two out of every three. Below, are 2 radiographs of an individual with broken Harrington rods. These x-rays show Harrington rods … Read more
The History of Scoliosis Surgery For video of scoliosis surgery click the checkbox below. (WARNING VERY GRAPHIC) Yes I want to see a real scoliosis surgery (WARNING VERY GRAPHIC) A real scoliosis surgery in progress: WARNING VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT! (click to play) [youtube=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7TNUGTCpEU&rel=0] The first scoliosis surgeries were conducted by a French surgeon named … Read more
A scoliosis brace is a type of spinal support or “orthosis” This is a device used on the outside of the body to support, align, correct or prevent abnormal spinal curvature. Your scoliosis specialist will prescribe, manufacture and/or manage the use of these scoliosis treatment devices. The Scoliosis Brace: A Brief History Bracing is currently … Read more
Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a common type of injection that is given to provide relief from certain types of low back and neck pain. The “epidural space” is the space between the covering of the spinal cord (dura mater) and the inside of the bony spinal canal. It runs the entire length of your … Read more
Scoliosis in Infants Early Onset scoliosis or Infantile Idiopathic scoliosis is defined as scoliosis that is first diagnosed in a child between birth and 5 years of age. Parents usually first notice that their child persistently lies in a “banana shape” or sits leaning to one side. Also, a prominence of the ribs on one … Read more