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For non-idiopathic scoliosis (ie. neuromuscular, congenital, etc.) and those with additional comorbidities (ie. Marfans Syndrome) spinal surgery may be required due to structural changes in the spine. Indications for Scoliosis Bracing: Scoliosis professionals determine the proper bracing method for a patient after a complete clinical evaluation.
Scoliosis affects 2–3% of the United States population, or about five to nine million cases. [4] A scoliosis (spinal column curve) of 10° or less affects 1.5–3% of individuals. [100] The age of onset is usually between 10 years and 15 years (but can occur younger) in children and adolescents, making up to 85% of those diagnosed.
Among the founding members were Dr. Paul Randall Harrington, inventor of the Harrington rod treatment for scoliosis, and Dr. David B. Levine, spine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery. Harrington later served as President of the SRS from 1972 to 1973, [ 2 ] and Levine was President of the Society from 1978 to 1979.
Paul Randall Harrington (September 27, 1911 – November 29, 1980) was an American orthopaedic surgeon.He is best known as the designer of the Harrington Rod, the first device for the straightening and immobilization of the spine inside the body.
Wesley Long Hospital is a 175-bed acute-care facility located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The hospital was founded in 1917 by John Wesley Long, MD, a nationally known physician and surgeon, as a small 20-bed clinic. Today, Wesley Long is a 175-bed modern medical center and home to the Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long.
List of hospitals in North Carolina The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital , also known as Moses Cone Hospital , is a 517-bed tertiary care facility located in Greensboro, North Carolina . The hospital opened in 1953 on North Elm Street as a 310-bed community hospital.
It is a non-invasive scoliosis treatment that utilizes electrical muscle stimulation, which is also known as neurostimulation or neuromuscular stimulation. The LESS treatment is used to treat individuals with mild to moderate degrees of scoliosis, and is often used either as a replacement to or as a complement to traditional scoliosis bracing.
Kyphoscoliosis describes an abnormal curvature of the spine in both the coronal and sagittal planes. It is a combination of kyphosis and scoliosis.This musculoskeletal disorder often leads to other issues in patients, such as under-ventilation of lungs, pulmonary hypertension, difficulty in performing day-to-day activities, and psychological issues emanating from anxiety about acceptance among ...