Share on Pinterest The FDA has granted clearance for a new scoliosis screening app that could lead to earlier diagnosis and improved treatments. zoranm/Getty Images The FDA has granted clearance for a ...

A genetic test for scoliosis is easing the minds of those diagnosed with it and helping doctors treat the condition more effectively. ScoliScore received Food and Drug Administration approval about 18 ...

Scoliosis is a spinal condition that occurs when there is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often, scoliosis cases are mild and do not need extensive treatment, but there are very severe cases that ...

Spinal deformities are grave, continuous, and non-sitting conditions that may happen to persons of any age, in fact, they can be seen with infants, young ones, and people through all age spans to the ...

Scoliosis is one of the most commonly encountered pediatric spinal deformities. Knowledge of comorbid disorders associated with scoliosis is required in order to rule out other serious conditions. A ...

How to detect scoliosis in children: During a scoliosis screening, uneven shoulders and a visible rib hump can be key indicators of a spinal curve. A simple forward bending test helps reveal these ...

Two years ago, I discovered previously undocumented scoliosis in a girl, aged 7 years. Her primary-care physician agreed with my recommendation to send her to an orthopedist. The girl’s parent has ...

Scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine, often develops silently in children aged 10-15, affecting 2-3% globally. Early detection is crucial as untreated scoliosis can lead to pain and breathing ...

(HealthDay News) – Adults with idiopathic scoliosis have a higher prevalence of back problems, compared to individuals without scoliosis, according to a study published in the May 15 issue of Spine.