Scoliosis is not a disease. It is a term used to describe any abnormal, lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. As these curves present in different ways, there are different types of scoliosis. Viewed from the back, a typical spine is straight. If the spine curves, it can show up as a curve to either … Read more
Scoliosis Symptoms What are the symptoms of scoliosis? Scoliosis symptoms are often first noticed by a friend or family member because the changes in the spine happen gradually. They may notice your posture as suddenly changed or your back looks very different. Scoliosis is an abnormal twisting of the spine, but these curvatures always begin … Read more
How to Dress with Scoliosis Approximately 4% of the population have scoliosis. Scoliosis can cause visible symptoms; uneven shoulders, head not centered, ribs different heights, a shoulder blade that sticks out more than the other, uneven hips, one leg appearing shorter than the other, the body leaning to one side. More severe cases will present with … Read more
Liza May Minnelli was born in Hollywood, California. She is an American actress, singer and Broadway performer. Liza is the daughter of Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli. Though her first appearances were with her superstar mother, Liza has established a substantial career as a performer. She is among the few entertainers who have … Read more
Very Disturbing Report on Scoliosis Surgery Pain–Recently Published (2013) When severe scoliosis in teenagers progresses to a point at which lung and heart function are compromised, surgery can become a necessary intervention. Spinal fusion surgery is a very complex and invasive elective surgical procedure that can result in excruciating postoperative pain. A 2013 study detailed … Read more
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Khan Kinetic Treatment: Is this an effective treatment for scoliosis? Khan Kinetic Treatment Device (KKT-M 1) Also know as a Manipulator Device, according to the US Patent office, this device “is equivalent to a similar pressure applying device – The Atlas Orthogonal Percussion Instrument”. These types of devices are used to adjust a vertebral subluxation (dysfunctional … Read more
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This information is intended for teenagers with scoliosis who are undergoing treatment with Dr. Strauss ONLY. This information is not intended to apply to all patients with scoliosis. These guidelines are intended only for the consideration of the adolescent patient and their parents, who are considering or currently undergoing CLEAR treatment. Adult scoliosis patients may … Read more
Are Patients Unable to View Scoliosis Surgery as Failed? A Major Spinal Surgery is impossible to reverse. Why is there a relatively small number of patients who regret having scoliosis surgery, in spite of greater than 50% complication rates AND greater than 27% rate of reoperations after the first surgery has failed (and even sometimes the … Read more
“Long-term outcome of surgery for AIS creates a more negative end result over the course of a lifetime than the natural history of the condition itself.” A 2013 study, Indication for surgical treatment in patients with adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – a critical appraisal (Weiss HR, Moramarco M), searched recent and applicable publications in the field of Adolescent … Read more
Many people carry the genes that trigger the development of scoliosis. The genetics may or may not be “expressed” and the person may or may not even develop scoliosis. The genetic weakness that predisposes a person to scoliosis needs to be activated or “turned on” by something. That “something” ranges from a trauma, postural stress … Read more