21. Jeanne's Scoliosis Page Discusses Jeanne's scoliosis. Mentions the Syndrome. http://www.execpc.com/~jseidler/scoli.htm

Jeanne's Scoliosis Page This is a discussion of congenital scoliosis, NOT idiopathic scoliosis. I was born with hemi-vertebra and vertebra which failed to segment on one side. This problem occurred in the developing fetus. That's what congenital scoliosis is. It was nothing my mother did to cause it. It was nothing I did to cause it. It just happened. The picture below is of two t-spine x-rays taken three years apart. I held the x-rays up to a window and then snapped a picture. On the left is an x-ray of 1997 when I was age 51. On the right is an x-ray of 1994 when I was age 48. The major curve is about 65-degrees in 1994 and about 85-degrees in 1997. The other compensating curves are not pictured. This is the way I have appeared for my entire life. There were no treatments for congenital scoliosis when I was a child. My scoliosis was first detected by a casual observer when I was 5 years old. It was already as bad as it appears in these x-rays. The congenital malformations are most obvious at the T4-T8 levels. The vertebra in this area are not distinctly visible on the x-ray. Notice the ribs just to the right of the spine. It appears as if these were joined as one rib which eventually split into individual ribs further out from the right side of the spine. Without these abnormalities, there is no scoliosis at all. Congenital scoliosis is about five percent of all scoliosis cases. Congenital scoliosis is really bad developmental luck. No one is to blame. I can't stress this enough. I have read e-mail from parents who thought they were to blame for their child's scoliosis. No one is to blame for this bad developmental luck. Could have been much worse luck with more to overcome. Could have been blind, could have been deaf, could have been any number of worse things in addition to scoliosis.

22. AAOS Online Service Patient Education Brochures Scoliosis scoliosis. What is scoliosis? Everyone's spine has natural curves. http://www.aaos.org/wordhtml/pat_educ/scoliosi.htm

23. DIFFERENT TYPES ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF scoliosis? There are many causes for scoliosis.About 80%85% of the patients have a type called IDIOPATHIC scoliosis. http://www.scoliosis-assoc.org/different_types.htm

24. Manhattan Spine & Scoliosis Orthopeadic Diagnostic & Treatment Specialist Based in Manhattan, specializing in orthopedics involving the spine and back. http://www.kpvspines.com/

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25. Index Researching the gene that causes AIS to help the development of a cure. http://www.med.jhu.edu/ais/

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26. SCOI Presents Treatment Of Scoliosis A spine with scoliosis has abnormal curves with a rotational deformity.This means that the spine turns on its axis like a corkscrew. http://www.scoi.com/scoilio.htm

Everyone's spine has curves . These curves produce the normal rounding of the shoulder and the sway of the lower back. A spine with scoliosis has abnormal curves with a rotational deformity . This means that the spine turns on its axis like a corkscrew. Compare the more subtle curve of the normal spine to the severe curvature of the scoliotic spine. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine which may have its onset in infancy but is most frequently seen in adolescence . It is more common in females by a 2:1 ratio. However, when curves in excess of 30 degrees are evaluated, females are more frequently affected by a ration of approximately 8-10:1. The cause of the most common form of scoliosis idiopathic scoliosis is unknown, but there are certainly hereditary factors that are present. Scoliosis causes shoulder, trunk and waistline asymmetry . In mild forms, the condition may be barely noticed; whereas in severe forms there is significant disfigurement, back pain and postural fatigue, and it may be associated with heart failure. Fortunately the majority of scoliosis cases need only close follow-up to watch for worsening of the curve. Some cases require more aggressive treatment which could include surgery (see below).

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Put An End To Your Back Pain Starting Today! Dear Back Pain Sufferer, Dr. Gary's Back Pain Book is a CRUCIAL book that answers all your back pain questions and teaches you an easy to follow, straight forward approach that really works to stop your back pain And you can put end to your back pain starting today when you order Dr. Gary's Back Pain Book . You can, because the same day you order Dr. Gary's Back Pain Book you receive a SPECIAL BONUS E-MAIL that helps you get started with the process of putting an end to your back pain. The solution to your back pain is right here, right now, so if you truly want to get rid of your back pain for good and get a lot healthier in the process then keep reading and learn what you can do to get rid of your back pain and how Dr. Gary's Back Pain Book can help you! The Secret To Treating Your Own Back Pain Is Understanding How Your Back Works! Here's a sample of some of the things you'll learn from Dr. Gary's Back Pain Book to help you understand your back pain: the one thing you must know about the cause of back pain the three things in your life that weaken your back how the spine is built, how the spine works and how those factors affect your back pain

29. Scoliosis Comprehensive information, and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Back and Spine scoliosis...... http://orthopedics.about.com/health/orthopedics/blscoliosis.htm

zfp=-1 About Orthopedics Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Orthopedics with Jonathan Cluett Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Buy Joint Supplements Find a Doctor Having Surgery? ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Scoliosis Part 1: Basics More of this Feature Part 2: Treatment Related Resources Back Pain Find A Doctor Frequent Questions From Other Guides Scoliosis In Kids Elsewhere on the Web More Web Sites Surgical Treatments By: Jonathan Cluett, M.D. Last Updated: 07/2002 What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is the most common deformity of the spine. Other common spinal deformities include kyphosis and lordosis, however these deformities are much less common. The diagnosis of scoliosis is made when there are two abnormalities of the spine: Lateral curvature: A lateral curvature of the spine means that the vertebral column bends from side-to-side. If looking at an individual from behind while they bend to touch their toes, one will notice an S-shaped curvature of the spine. Rotation: The rotational deformity is usually subtle, but is always present in a true scoliosis deformity. The rotational aspect of scoliosis causes a twisting deformity of the vertebral bodies.

30. Scoliosis Mailing List scoliosis Mailing List. Last modified 8/21/2001 What is the scoliosismailing list? Hi! scoliosis@ai.mit.edu is an electronic http://www.ai.mit.edu/extra/scoliosis/scoliosis.html

Scoliosis Mailing List Last modified: 8/21/2001 What is the scoliosis mailing list? Hi! Scoliosis@ai.mit.edu is an electronic mailing list (with about 2000 subscribers) for talking about scoliosis. If you subscribe, you can ask and answer questions; and discuss topics like treatment options, research results, and personal experience. Many subscribers have found found information they need to solve problems, given and gotten some personal support, and learned something about scoliosis. Click here for subscription information. The scoliosis list is independent. It's not affiliated with any group or institution. It's just maintained by and composed of people who have scoliosis. You'll find people with whom you can share your experiences and ask questions. And that's helpful. But beyond that level, the list can't help because as far as we know, there are no medical doctors or scoliosis specialists who post responses on the list. You might get information that's wrong or biased. Or someone might try to sell you something. It is best to use the information you get here as a starting point, not the final word. Be careful. What's on this web page?

31. Scoliosis Alternatives A health care program that provides effective nonsurgical alternatives for scoliosis patients, offering corrective treatment for all degrees of spinal curvature. http://www.scoliosisalternatives.com

Scoliosis affects the entire body Where scoliosis surgery fails Aggressive non-surgical therapy Corrective scoliosis bracing ... About us X-rays show patient progress and potential for correction Scoliosis Alternatives is a health care program that provides effective non-surgical alternatives for scoliosis patients. We offer corrective treatment for all degrees of spinal curvature. Patients ranging from children to seniors have experienced significant improvement as a result of the treatment plan we offer. Home Scoliosis Surgery Treatment ... About Us Contact Us: scoliosiscenter@aol.com Gary A. Deutchman, D.C., P.C. 2 West 86th Street, #3 New York, NY 10024 scoliosiscomplex@yahoo.com drmaro@pacbell.net Ed Cleere, D.C. 6373 South Memorial , A4 Tulsa, OK 74133 Ron Marinaro D.C.

32. Scoliosis & The Milwaukee Brace The first effective device for the conservative treatment of scoliosis. http://milwaukee.brace.nu/

E VEN TODAY , many teenagers will spend several years of their lives strapped into one of the most intriguing medical appliances ever invented. The Milwaukee brace has for decades been considered the golden standard in the conservative treatment of scoliosis worldwide. On this site you can learn more about the Milwaukee brace and see many examples of both good and bad braces. You will also find many links to more information about the treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis. New Gallery Library Office ... Orthoplast Girdle Updated March 30, 2003 The Statistics:

33. Scoliosis My Story One woman's story of life with scoliosis.Category Health Conditions and Diseases scoliosis Personal Pages......Flag Campaign icon Support freedom scoliosis My Story Hello visitor, andwelcome to my pages devoted to the spinal disease known as scoliosis. http://members.tripod.com/my_back/scoliosis/

Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated Support freedom Scoliosis: My Story Hello visitor, and welcome to my pages devoted to the spinal disease known as Scoliosis. :-) If you want to read my story in full, from the first diagnosis up to the present, then start from the Medical History links and work your way down the main page. I've lived with this since the age of 12, and have never put down my experiences on paper, much less online. This is going to be a challenge for me, sharing my story like this, but I do it it in the sincere hope that it will help someone else out there who is living with Scoliosis. Know that you are not alone! Click here for a little bit of inspiration! "Why be average when you can be anything BUT average" Sarah, 13, has idiopathic scoliosis My Medical History 1st surgery June 1985 (Dr. Brown) 2nd surgery Dec. 1987 (Dr. Brown) 3rd surgery Feb. 1997 (Dr. Kostuik) - updated! Life With Scoliosis Depression why can't I be normal? Finding hope to help you get through some personal bits of advice Stressful events the prom, the mall, buying clothes

34. Scoliosis scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine, the presenceof which is abnormal. scoliosis is, surprisingly, quite common. http://www.sauk.org.uk/scoliosis.htm

Scoliosis in infants Simple test Genetic research Spinal braces Scoliosis is, surprisingly, quite common. About three or four children per thousand of the general population will need specialist supervision, and about one child in every thousand will need hospital treatment usually for major corrective surgery with the insertion of a (permanent) metal rod, sometimes followed by a period in a plaster jacket or brace . Scoliosis can develop at any time during childhood and adolescence. It might develop in infancy, in which case there is a good chance of it resolving with growth. Progressive (worsening) curvatures that begin before the age of 5 years are potentially serious, and some of these ' early onset ' curvatures may need surgical treatment. 'Late onset' scoliosis developing after the age of five is less serious, but some will need surgery and all need to be seen by a scoliosis specialist who can keep an eye on the situation and give some idea about the future. However, at present, in the majority of cases no firm prediction can be made, so the specialist will probably want to see the child every four to six months until the end of growth at the age of 16 to 18. Severe deformity, which is uncommon nowadays because of modern treatment, can lead to damaged lung function, or disability in middle age. The lungs are usually affected only in people with untreated early onset thoracic scoliosis, when the upper (chest) part of the spine is curved. A developmental disorder, scoliosis is rarely present at birth. It can develop in

35. Biorthex Inc. Orthopedic products and devices. Brace for idiopathic scoliosis; new spinal implant to correct spinal disorders without fusion. http://www.biorthex.com/index.html

36. Scoliosis Approaches To Differential Diagnosis In Musculoskeletal Imaging MichaelL. Richardson, MD. scoliosis. Classification of scoliosis. http://www.rad.washington.edu/mskbook/scoliosis.html

UW Radiology Home Approaches To DDx In Musculoskeletal Imaging Contents Preface ... Hardware Scoliosis Osteopenia Osteonecrosis Skeletal Dysplasias ... Search this site Approaches To Differential Diagnosis In Musculoskeletal Imaging Michael L. Richardson, M.D. Scoliosis patient with thoracic scoliosis, convex to the right, bridged by a Harrington rod and bone graft along the concave side of the spine If scoliosis is neglected, the curves may progress dramatically, creating significant physical deformity and even cardiopulmonary problems with especially severe curves. Currently, scoliosis is treated successfully by special braces, electrical stimulation, surgery, or by combinations of these three techniques. Generally, scoliosis is treated by orthopedic surgeons with special training in spinal problems. However, radiographic scoliosis examinations are ordered by a wide variety of other physicians, most of whom look toward the radiologist as the local musculoskeletal expert, after the orthopedist. Therefore, one must know how to read these films and how to dictate a coherent and helpful interpretation of them. A sample dictation of a typical examination is shown below: Standing AP and lateral views of the entire spine demonstrate an arcuate thoracolumbar scoliosis with a rightward convexity. No associated vertebral abnormalities are noted. Using the Cobb technique, and measuring from the top of the T9 and the bottom of the L3 vertebral bodies, this angle measures approximately 27 degrees. The apex of the curve is at the T12 vertebral body and demonstrates grade 3 out of 4 rotation to the right. Lateral bending films show persistence of the curvature with bending to the right and increased curvature with bending to the left. This indicates that the thoracolumbar curve is structural and major. The iliac apophyses are complete along the iliac crests, but have not yet fused with the ilium, indicating that the patient has not yet reached skeletal maturity.

37. Dr. Cluen Chirpractic - Bloomfield NJ Chiropractors - Specializing in auto accident, work related injuries, scoliosis, and back and neck pain serving Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Nutley, Montclair, New Jersey. http://drcluen.com/

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38. MEDLINEplus: Scoliosis All Topics. scoliosis. Contents of this Children Teenagers. Search MEDLINEfor recent research articles on • scoliosis. You may also http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/scoliosis.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Scoliosis Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Research Treatment ... Teenagers Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Scoliosis You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Bones, Joints and Muscles From the National Institutes of Health Questions and Answers About Scoliosis In Children and Adolescents (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) General/Overviews Scoliosis (American Physical Therapy Association) Scoliosis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Scoliosis (National Institutes of Health) Research Patients with Late-Onset Scoliosis Can Lead Productive Lives (American Medical Association) Treatment Spinal Fusion (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Treating Scoliosis (Nemours Foundation) Dictionaries/Glossaries Glossary of Scoliosis Terms (Scoliosis Research Society) Directories Find an Orthopaedist (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Organizations American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Scoliosis Research Society Children Scoliosis Can Be Treated (Nemours Foundation) Teenagers Getting Things Straight: A Guide to Scoliosis (Nemours Foundation) Information from the Medical Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Health services in North Carolina Other states coming - learn more The primary NIH organization for research on Scoliosis is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia ... U.S. National Library of Medicine

39. Northport Natural Health Dr. Davin L. Halpern and staff offer holistic healing, including chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition and the Copes method of scoliosis treatment. Located in Northport (Long Island). http://www.northportnaturalhealth.com/

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40. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Scoliosis scoliosis. scoliosis may be suspected when one shoulder appears tobe higher than the other, or the pelvis appears to be tilted. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001241.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Scoliosis Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Scoliosis Skeletal spine Scoliosis Alternative names Return to top Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis Definition Return to top A lateral (away from the middle) or sideways curvature of the spine. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top There are three general causes of scoliosis: congenital, usually related to a problem with the formation of vertebrae or fused ribs during prenatal development; neuromuscular (poor muscle control or muscular weakness or paralysis due to diseases like cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy , spina bifida and polio ); and idiopathic (of unknown cause), which appears in a previously straight spine. The idiopathic form in adolescents is the most common and may have a genetic predisposition. Most cases occur in girls and curves generally worsen during growth spurts. There are also infantile and juvenile forms that are less common and affect a similar number of boys and girls. Scoliosis may be suspected when one shoulder appears to be higher than the other, or the pelvis appears to be tilted. It is often unnoticeable to an untrained observer, however.

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