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Nov

2017

What are Magnetic Growth Rods?

Erika

Spinal fusion is the most commonly-used surgical treatment for scoliosis, but there are other procedures that can be used to combat a curvature of the spine. The use of magnetic growth rods is becoming more widespread – but exactly what does this procedure entail? What are magnetic growth rods? The magnetic growth rods procedure is relatively … Read more

Nov

2017

Spinal Tethering & Stapling for Scoliosis

Erika

Many of the patients we treat here at the Scoliosis SOS Clinic come to us in search of an alternative to scoliosis surgery, but while our ScolioGold method has consistently proven capable of reducing spinal curvature and improving quality of life (thus eliminating the need for surgical intervention), our exercise-based therapy has on occasion been … Read more

Jun

2017

Spinal Fusion Surgery: Success Rate & Other Information

Erika

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that is commonly recommended in severe cases of scoliosis. In the UK, spinal fusion surgery will usually be considered as a treatment option once the patient’s spinal curve measures 40 degrees; in some other countries, it may not be recommended without a Cobb angle measurement of at least 50 degrees. … Read more

Jun

2017

Scoliosis Treatment Without Surgery

Erika

Scoliosis, a condition where the patient’s spine curves sideways, can be found in roughly 4% of the global population. Of those 4%, some have a very mild spinal curve that only measures 10-20 degrees, while others are more severely affected by the condition. Generally speaking, once a scoliosis patient’s Cobb angle has progressed past the … Read more

May

2017

Recovering After Scoliosis Surgery: What Happens After the Operation?

Erika

Some scoliosis sufferers undergo spinal fusion surgery to correct their spinal curve. As with any surgical procedure, there are many risks involved – risks that put many people off the idea of scoliosis surgery altogether. For some people, however, surgery is the only treatment available. If you are preparing for a spinal fusion … Read more