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 ...

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 ...

Parents repeatedly tell their children to stand up straight or stop slouching, assuming it’s a simple posture problem. But what if it isn’t? Scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine, is surprisingly ...

Scoliosis causes the spine to curve sideways, causing pain, weakness, and changes in how a person walks. Scoliosis exercises and stretches can help with scoliosis treatment and self-care. They may ...

(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.

The inherited disorder, for which there is no cure, progressively destroys the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Life expectancy is about two years. Porter passed that milestone Sept. 14, 2014 ...