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Jul

2018

Functional vs Structural Scoliosis: What's the Difference?

Erika

Broadly speaking, all cases of scoliosis can be sorted into two different categories: functional scoliosis and structural scoliosis. Determining which type of scoliosis a patient is actually suffering from helps to ensure that an appropriate course of treatment is selected. In a nutshell, the difference between functional and structural scoliosis is as follows: Structural scoliosis is when the … Read more

Jul

2018

De Novo Scoliosis: What You Need to Know

Erika

As we explained in our blog on the subject, there are two forms of adult degenerative scoliosis. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the condition known as de novo scoliosis. What is de novo scoliosis? De novo scoliosis is a sideways spinal curve that appears in adulthood. The difference between de novo scoliosis … Read more

Jun

2018

Check Your Child's Back This Summer

Erika

Summer time is fast approaching, and with holidays and days out planned, the shape of your child’s spine is probably the last thing on your mind right now. However, summer is the time when you are most likely to see your pre-teen/teenage child’s back. Scoliosis is usually idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause. Idiopathic scoliosis usually … Read more

Apr

2018

Spondylosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Erika

Spondylosis, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease, is a painful condition caused by degeneration of the vertebrae within the spine. It can occur in the neck (cervical spondylosis), the upper back (thoracic spondylosis) or the lower back (lumbar spondylosis). In severe cases, it can also affect more than one region of the spine … Read more

Apr

2018

Can Harrington Rods Help Scoliosis?

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis, you will probably have looked into the various treatment options for this condition. Today, we’re going to look at the pros and cons of one specific treatment method: spinal fusion surgery using Harrington rods. What are Harrington rods? Developed in the early 1960s by Dr Paul Harrington, the Harrington rod … Read more