The spine orthopedic surgeon may use hyperextension braces to treat patients with severe back pain, fractures, and who may require a recovery from spinal surgery. Hyperextension braces control the movement and bending of the spinal cord so that it recovers […]
If you are facing severe back or neck pain and medicines or therapies are not giving you any relief, the best UK surgeons may recommend you to go for a spinal cord stimulator to provide you a better quality of […]
Hunch back is an abnormal curvature of the spine that results in excessive rounding of the upper back. Though the spine in this region has a natural curve to support the weight of the head and absorb natural shocks, in […]
Scoliosis in children causes a curvature of the spine mostly either in the upper end, or the lower back of the spine. It is common among teenagers especially those who are entering puberty. Scoliosis cases are more common in females […]
As a person ages, there can be some negative impacts on their cervical spine, shoulders, neck, upper back and arms. Cervical spine changes with age. This could be manifested in pain and reduced mobility in these regions. That does not […]
Though Scoliosis is most commonly identified in children and teenagers, it must be noted that even adults may develop Scoliosis. The reasons for adult scoliosis may vary. While in few cases patient can be diagnosed with scoliosis due to degenerative […]
A Spinal tumour is a mass of abnormal tissue that grows in, or near the spinal column. These solid tumours can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Either way, these tumours grow overtime and put pressure on the spine leading […]
MAGEC rods is an advanced scoliosis treatment procedure that is used to treat children with early onset of scoliosis – particularly for cases with significant curvature of the spine. As a scoliosis treatment for children, it is far more convenient, […]
Women with scoliosis often have doubts and questions regarding whether or not they should get pregnant. There are various doubts regarding risks during pregnancy or delivery or even doubts regarding fertility and conception. People fear the possibility of additional complications […]
Invasive treatments and surgeries are not recommended for infants or very young children. Corrective treatment for early-onset scoliosis, therefore, is practiced using a technique called Mehta casting. It is a process of making and applying a series of casts on […]