Scoliosis

In this video David Lynch discusses current treatment options for Friedreich's ataxia patients.

Momentum Health Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Momentum Spine mobile application, an artificial intelligence-enabled platform to assist surgeons in the treatment of spinal deformities, according to a press release.

ImageBiopsy Lab has announced the European launch and medical device regulation CE certification of its IB Lab Squirrel, an artificial intelligence-powered tool to assess patients with scoliosis, according to a press release.

In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, Healio revisits the latest news and research on interventions and comprehensive care for individuals living with scoliosis.

Although an initial set of growing rods maintained spinal growth, controlled spinal curvature and promoted proper lung development in children with early onset scoliosis, results showed a second set did not continue the lengthening rate.

In this video, Suken A. Shah, MD, discussed results that showed caregivers and surgeons primarily seek spine surgery for children with cerebral palsy scoliosis to improve pain and sitting ability, as well as to prevent complications.

A potential new treatment for early onset scoliosis, the Spring Distraction System by Cresco Spine, has received a breakthrough device designation from the FDA, according to a company press release.

Patients treated with casting for early onset scoliosis experienced declines in health-related quality of life that were reversible after transitioning from casting to bracing, according to published results.

ZimVie Inc. has announced a positive medical policy decision from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for its anterior vertebral body tethering device for the treatment of pediatric scoliosis, according to a ZimVie press release.

According to published results, lateral lumbar interbody fusion improved long-term functional outcomes and patient satisfaction with low revision rates for adult patients with scoliosis.