Scoliosis

Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of the backbone or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped and the symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips.

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Created January 2008

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Title:   Neurofibromatosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Neurofibromatosis describes two different genetic conditions. NF1 (also called von Recklinghausen's disease) is the most common. The two types are caused by variations (mutations) in different genes, which may be inherited or may have occurred at conception. Signs and symptoms may include neurofibromas or lumps anywhere on the body, learning difficulties, scoliosis and hearing loss.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Adolescent scoliosis
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for adolescent scoliosis.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Scoliosis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The normal spine has three curves, one in the neck, one in the upper back, and one in the lower back. If the spine has a sideways curve, this is scoliosis (sco-li-o-sis).
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Scoliosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine. The cause is usually unknown. Surgery is recommended in severe cases. Mild scoliosis generally does not need treatment. However, severe scoliosis is painful and debilitating and tends to worsen with age. An orthopaedic brace may be used for children prior to adolescence.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Surgery for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Scoliosis, curvature of the spine, is common in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is usually progressive and surgery is often performed aiming to halt its progression, improve cosmetic appearance, facilitate care, preserve upper limb and respi...
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved in three dimensions (from the back the spine appears to be shaped like an
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Scoliosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Scoliosis means an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. Find out about the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Scoliosis (spinal curvature; kyphoscoliosis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of scoliosis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Antifibrinolytic agents for reducing blood loss in scoliosis surgery in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Correction of scoliosis is a surgical procedure in which substantial bleeding occurs, which may lead to serious complications. There are many methods for decreasing and controlling blood loss including the use of drugs that modify the coagulation cascad...
Date:   Sep 2007

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