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Scoliosis Research/Studies
Theory conclusions/consensus
1. The orgins of AIS is most likely linked to a genetic defect of the central control or processing by the central nervous system (Pons and hind brain) that affects the growing spine.2. It appears that factors that pre-dispose/initiate AIS are separate from the factors that drive curve progression.3. The consensus is that RASO results largely from biomechanical…
A blood test for scoliosis?Written by Clayton Stitzel
The long awaited scoliosis blood test will hopefully be available soon. It was suppose to be out several years ago and no one knows why it has been delayed. There is some speculation around the campfire that the problem lies in the CD-44 receptor blocker medication the could be offered in conjunction with the blood test if it indicates high…
Scoliosis generally experiences it's most rapid curve progression during a patients adolescents until they reach skeletal maturity. Often parents and patients are told that curvature won't continue to progress after that point. Unfortunately, that generally isn't the case and many adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients do experience continued curve progression throughout life (average 1-3 degrees per year). This is particularly true…
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