This week we are going to discuss the curvature of the spine and the causation of these problematic conditions. Spinal curvature or scoliosis/kyphosis is a condition that can result from a variety of ...

That nagging back pain you’ve been ignoring. The slight hunch you notice in photos. The way your shoulders never quite seem level. Your spine might be trying to tell you something important about its ...

For many children with scoliosis, bracing is a crucial intervention that can avert the progression of spinal deformities. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, outlines how braces are ...

A new Michigan Medicine study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing growing rod treatment, potentially avoiding several ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

Pediatric spinal deformities may be present at birth or may occur afterwards. Some of the most common deformities include pediatric scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolysis. Pediatric scoliosis is of ...

Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a spinal condition that causes your back to take on a rounded shape as you grow. It results in a hunched look and is one of the most severe forms of kyphosis — a group of ...

The Schroth method uses physical therapy, such as exercise and breathing techniques, to correct posture and strengthen muscles to help manage scoliosis. Scoliosis is a skeletal condition where the ...

Pediatric spinal deformities are notorious for causing obvious and progressive deformities in posture, gait and appearance. Non-surgical and surgical management has been attempted over the centuries.

Tuberculous spondylitis occurs when a tuberculous infection spreads to the spine. Bacterial damage to the spine can cause severe pain, abnormal back curvature, and paralysis. The condition is serious ...