Although much attention is given to physical symptoms for scoliosis, there are symptoms of the condition which are harder to see. Learn the ways in which scoliosis can effect adolescent's mental health.
Scoliosis
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Scoliosis.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
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All About Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis involves an abnormal curvature of the spine due to age-related degeneration.
Bracing is a common non-surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis, involving wearing a brace to slow down severe spinal curvature progression.
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Cobb Angle and Skeletal Maturity
Skeletal maturity can play a role in selecting a scoliosis treatment. Learn about the methods available to measure skeletal maturity.
Although each patient's situation is unique, there is a general outline of Cobb angle ranges and what they may indicate for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
The Cobb Angle is used to measure the curvature of the spine. The angle can inform doctors of the severity of scoliosis, whether the condition is progressing, and/or whether treatment is working.
Debate exists over the effectiveness of scoliosis braces, with some studies supporting their use and others showing limited benefits.
Symptoms of degenerative scoliosis include back pain curvature progression, and diagnosis involves imaging and clinical assessment.
Degenerative scoliosis, also known as adult onset scoliosis is caused by spinal degeneration. This video explains how degenerative scoliosis affects the spine.
Some of the sign of depression in adolescents with scoliosis include lower energy levels, loss of interest, and reckless behavior.
