Patients with spinal deformity compared with the general population had a higher prevalence of anxiety (41.6% vs 12.1%), depression (37.6% vs 11.3%), SUD (24.3% vs 9.7%), PTSD (7.2% vs 2.2%), BD (7.1% ...

Researchers identify bone-forming cells as the driver of scoliosis caused by a genetic disorder, which can be prevented ...

The Scoliosis Research Society introduced a new 3D classification system for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The SRS Lenke-Aubin 3D classification addresses limitations of traditional two-dimensional ...

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), one of the leading hospitals for pediatric care, covers the breadth of pediatric orthopedic conditions—from spine and hand deformities to bone fractures ...

Adult spinal deformity surgery addresses a spectrum of complex conditions characterised by abnormal curvature or misalignment of the spine, predominantly seen in an ageing population. The disorder ...

A neurosurgeon who has spent his career helping people with severe spine problems stand up straight has spearheaded the creation of a new spinal deformity classification system. A University of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

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.

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