osteoporosis Archives | Scoliosis SOS

Jul

2019

Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Scoliosis

Erika

The phrase osteogenesis imperfecta may look like a mouthful, but there’s a chance you may be familiar with this condition under a different name. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is commonly known as brittle bone disease: a genetic condition that prevents adequate production of collagen, resulting in under-developed bones that are naturally more susceptible to fractures. According … Read more

Mar

2017

Osteopenia and Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

Erika

What is osteopenia, and how can it lead to adult degenerative scoliosis? Osteopenia is a condition where the bones of the human body lose some of their density, making them more fragile and leading to an increased risk of fractures. Osteopenia often occurs naturally with age and is particularly common amongst post-menopausal women. … Read more

Jan

2017

Scoliosis and Osteoporosis

Erika

While scoliosis usually starts to develop during puberty, it is not unheard of for the condition to arise far later in life. We frequently treat elderly scoliosis sufferers here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic, and whereas our younger patients usually have what’s known as idiopathic scoliosis (a progressive spinal curvature with no apparent cause), scoliosis in older people … Read more