National study supports bracing for kids with scoliosis
For more than 50 years, orthopedic surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital and elsewhere have prescribed rigid back braces for some kids with scoliosis. In theory, bracing prevents worsening of the curvature and might allow the child to avoid surgery to correct the curve. But the treatment can be challenging. Subjecting a child to a bulky back brace during the emotionally vulnerable teen years is not high on any parent’s or physician’s wish list. Plus, until last week’s study published in New England Journal of Medicine, some physicians weren’t sure if bracing was effective.
“Although Boston Children’s Orthope...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - May 13, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lisa Fratt Tags: Ask the Expert Diseases & Conditions Daniel Hedequist orthopedics scololiosis Source Type: news
Untwist scoliosis by clipping wings of an overactive 'ladybird'
People with scoliosis, a twisting of the spine that can occur as a birth defect or more commonly starts during the teen years, are now closer to a genetic explanation for their condition. An overactive gene, called ladybird homeobox 1 (LBX1), is the start of a genetic chain reaction that causes the spine to grow abnormally. The report is the first to demonstrate the functional association of scoliosis with LBX1. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 13, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Eos Imaging wins FDA nod for spineEos 3D planning solution
EOS Imaging (EPA:EOSI) said it won pre-market approval from the FDA for its spineEos 3D planning software for spinal surgeries.
Paris-based Eos won CE Mark approval in the European Union in February for the system, which is designed to use 3D imaging to create optimized treatment plans for pediatric patients with scoliosis and adults with spine conditions.
“We believe that patients’ spines are complex 3D systems that need a personalized 3D planning of the intended surgery. We’re excited about the interest we’ve seen in our spineEOS planning software from surgeons inside and outside of our current in...
Source: Mass Device - April 12, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Imaging Regulatory/Compliance Spinal Eos Imaging Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Untreated Moderate to Severe Scoliosis May Continue to Progress
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is wearing a brace full-time the only treatment option for a child with scoliosis? What are the risks of not getting treatment? ANSWER: Although braces commonly are used to treat scoliosis, they aren’t the only option. The right treatment choice depends mainly on a person’s age and the size of the [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 11, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Link Between Age, Complications in Adult Scoliosis SurgeryLink Between Age, Complications in Adult Scoliosis Surgery
Does increasing age lead to a greater risk for complications associated with scoliosis surgery? Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 5, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
