Materials and methods Material consisted of 52 consecutive patients with idiopathic scoliosis that visited The Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics (out-patients and hospitalized) between February 1st and December 31st 2010. The mean age of the patients was 14 years (8,4 – 18,9). There were 48 girls and 4 boys. All the patients were examined by an orthopaedic surgeon (trunk rotation measured by...

INTRODUCTION We assessed clinical and etiological association between vestibular pathology and idiopathic scoliosis concerning seven members of three families with idiopathic scoliosis. CASE PRESENTATION The families were referred to neurotology center for evaluation of balance problems. Patients were evaluated thorough anamnesis to relevant vestibular and audiological studies in addition to ...

Background The self-body image and mentality of scoliosis patients, not only the body physically, is affected by scoliosis treatment, including bracing. Through wearing a brace for five years, I look back on my past, and analyze my encounters with physicians, friends, and family, to see which actions they took, or words they spoke, that were comforting, or helpful, and also, examine those of wh...

Abstract Introduction Long-term follow-ups of untreated patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) indicate that the consequences of AIS over a lifetime are minimal, sometimes moderate in more severe cases, however, never life-threatening. In light of these findings, the historical indications for treatment should be investigated according to current evidence. This critical review disc...

Idiopathic scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine with lateral curvature combined with vertebral rotation. The primary lesion, however, lies in the median sagittal plane, taking the form of a lordosis. It was first described by Hippocrates, and the term “scoliosis” was first used by Galen (AD 131–201). Although the clinical manifestations of scoliosis have been well described, ...

Introduction Rigid full-time braces are the most common non-surgical treatment for adolescents with moderate severity of scoliosis and further growth. The Scoliosis Research Society has established guidelines on which patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) should be treated with a brace. This study surveyed Canadian surgeons on their protocols for prescribing braces for adolescent ...

Adults with scoliosis often present with multiple complications and co-morbidities affecting their quality of life. The primary source of pain and dysfunction may or not be directly related to the scoliosis but may be related to secondary or tertiary problems. Success for conservative treatment in adults with scoliosis hinges on the clinician’s ability to systematically identify direct and indi...

BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity occurring in adolescents and its established prevalence varies from 2 to 3%. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has been identified as a potential risk factor for the development of low back pain in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to systematically review studies of the prevalence of low back pain in adolesce...

We report on a case in which computed tomography was used to guide placement of an epidural catheter in a patient with severe scoliosis and congenital dwarfism. In addition, the computed tomograms were corroborated with ultrasound and fluoroscopic images in the patient. Three years later, the patient had a spinal anaesthetic performed with only the use of ultrasound-guidance. Ease of placement ...

Background. The goal of our study was to assess the outcome of the surgical treatment of scoliosis using the Cotrel- Dubousset method. Material and methods. The study population consisted of 30 girls, aged 13-19 years, with right-sided thoracic scoliosis, grades II, III and IV. All these subjects were operated using the Cotrel-Dubousset method. The research program included measurements of the ...