Scoliosis
Incidence of hernias, scoliosis, flat feet suggests link between myopia, tissue laxity
Adolescents with myopia had hernias, scoliosis and flat feet significantly more often than those without, suggesting a possible link between nearsightedness and overall connective tissue hyperlaxity, according to a study.
VIDEO: Omaveloxolone improves neurologic function in Friedreich’s ataxia patients
In this video David Lynch, MD, PhD, discusses current treatment options for Friedreich's ataxia patients.
Momentum Health gets FDA 510(k) clearance for AI-enabled, mobile application for the spine
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 launches AI-powered scoliosis assessment tool in Europe
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.
Top scoliosis content for Scoliosis Awareness Month
In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, Healio revisits the latest news and research on interventions and comprehensive care for individuals living with scoliosis.
VIDEO: Second set of growing rods unsuccessful in children with early onset 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.
VIDEO: Improved pain, sitting cited as goals of spine surgery for cerebral palsy scoliosis
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.
New treatment for early onset scoliosis designated FDA breakthrough device
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.
Transition to brace after casting for early onset scoliosis may improve quality of life
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.