Adult Scoliosis: look after yourself!
Adults with scoliosis are often convinced there is nothing more…
“I have had scoliosis surgery. Do I face any risks with pregnancy?”
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Scoliosis: why prevention matters
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Different specialists, different prescriptions: how should we choose?
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Curves measuring less than 10 degrees: should we treat them?
As suggested by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), a scoliosis…
Returning to physical activity after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
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Adult scoliosis and fracture risk: a frequently overlooked connection
/0 Comments/in News, Scoliosis in depth /by Utenza EditorIn elderly patients, the fracture risk is often attributed solely to bone fragility. However, one frequently overlooked factor is the presence of adult scoliosis, which can significantly increase the risk of falls and, therefore, fractures. This condition, which may stem from progressive juvenile scoliosis, arises as “de novo” scoliosis in adulthood or is degenerative — […]