Medical News Today: What is dextroscoliosis?
Dextroscoliosis refers to an abnormal, right-leaning curvature of the spine. It is a type of scoliosis. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Back Pain Source Type: news
Simon Cowell pays £175,000 for teenager's spine surgery
Scoliosis sufferer Julia Carlile helped her team MerseyGirls earn standing ovations on Britiain's Got Talent. Simon Cowell was so touched by her bravery that he paid for £175,000 surgery. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Do You Perform the Adams Forward Bend Test?
Discussion
Scoliosis is a lateral and rotational curvature of the spine from a plumb line hanging from C7 to the floor.
Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form. A review of scoliosis and its differential diagnosis can be found here.
Depending on the age, 2-4% of adolescents have a positive Adams Forward Bend Test when assessed and ~2% may have idiopathic scoliosis of > 10 degrees. Curve progression relates to the magnitude of the curve and the patient’s age. Thus increased risk of progression occurs in patients with higher curvature magnitude at diagnosis, females (earlier start of puberty and therefore pos...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 4, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
20 Canadian ideas to improve child health win Grand Challenges funding
Twenty Canadian projects have won Grand Challenges funding, among them an Uber-like connection that can help get pregnant women in Kenya to health care; a 3D printer project to provide orthotic devices for Nepali children with clubfoot and scoliosis; and a microchip that can figure out what pathogen is causing diarrhea in children in Bangladesh. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Technology & Science Source Type: news
Straightening scoliosis: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute we hear the story of a little boy with a bad case of scoliosis and what doctors did to treat him. To listen, click the link below. Straightening Scoliosis (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 8, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Age-Adjusted Alignment Goals Potentially Reduce PJK Age-Adjusted Alignment Goals Potentially Reduce PJK
What are the effects of age-specific alignment targets on proximal junctional kyphosis?Spine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Scoliosis Screenings Can Help Catch Spine Problem Early
Title: Scoliosis Screenings Can Help Catch Spine Problem EarlyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/18/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - October 18, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Scoliosis Screenings Can Help Catch Spine Problem Early
Treatments vary, depending on severity of the condition Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Screening, Scoliosis (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scoliosis Screenings Can Help Catch Spine Problem Early
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2017 -- Routine screenings for scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, help ensure the condition doesn ' t take a toll on children ' s health and self-esteem, according to an orthopedic specialist.
One out of every 25 children develops... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 17, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
FDA expands indication for NuVasive ’ s TLX spine implant
NuVasive Inc. (NSDQ:NUVA) said today the it won expanded 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its TLX implant used in spinal fusion surgery.
San Diego-based NuVasive said the new clearance covers an new, expandable 20° cage and new indications for use covering allogeneic bone grafts and more spine levels.
“With the additional clearance for our latest TLX system, we now provide the leading tools for [transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion] procedures with our MAS TLIF solution, validating our commitment to improving spine solutions,” strategy, technology & corporate development EVP Matt Link said in prepared ...
Source: Mass Device - October 16, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Orthopedics Regulatory/Compliance Spinal Nuvasive Source Type: news
Kyphosis and incident falls among community-dwelling older adults - McDaniels-Davidson C, Davis A, Wing D, Macera C, Lindsay SP, Schousboe JT, Nichols JF, Kado DM.
Hyperkyphosis commonly affects older persons and is associated with morbidity and mortality. Many have hypothesized that hyperkyphosis increases fall risk. Within this prospective study of older adults, kyphosis was significantly associated with incident f... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 16, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Mum blames politicians for child's spinal surgery wait
A 14-year-old County Antrim girl with scoliosis of the spine may have operation delayed by a year. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 29, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
EOI Announces FDA Clearance for the FLXfit15, the Only 3D Articulated Expandable Cage With 15 degrees of Lordosis Correction
FLXfit15, unique anatomical fit for sagittal and coronal alignment
OR AKIVA, Israel, September 28, 2017 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Expanding Orthopedics Inc. (EOI), a privately-held medical device company focused on developing and co... Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, FDA Expanding Orthopedics Inc., FLXfit15, 3D Expandable Cage (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - September 28, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Actress Rula Lenska, 69, answers our weekly health quiz
The veteran performer has long suffered with a problematic neck due to scoliosis (a twisted spine), but still enjoys her vices: chips doused in vinegar and occasional packs of cigarettes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
First Scoliosis Surgery of Takin ™ Spinal Posterior Fixation System Successfully Completed
(Source: Microport News Release)
Source: Microport News Release - September 11, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Source Type: news
