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CLEAR's Interview with Dr. James Ogilvie (Scoliscore)
An Interview with Dr. James Ogilvie, Past President of the Scoliosis Research Society, and Founder & Chief Medical Advisor for Axial BioTech, the Creators of the ScoliScore™ Genetic Prognostic Test for ScoliosisDr. James Ogilvie is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. In addition to private practice, Dr. Ogilvie is adjunct Professor, Department of Orthopaedic…
What are the causes of scoliosis?Written by Clayton Stitzel
Ok, so there seems to be 2 types of pathogenic factors in AIS.1. Initiating/inducing factors.....which is thought to involve a genetic pre-disposition....undetected neurological development/dysfunction which affects control of posture and coordinated movements in relation to the central nervous system body schema.... ('Body scheme' or 'body set' is the neural representation in our brainstem of our body. It is a sort…
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What role do environmental factors play in scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a complex condition that involves both genetic and environmental factors. The more a patient is genetically pre-disposed to developing the condition the less environmental factors they will need to incur to before developing scoliosis. Of course the opposite is true as well. A patient with a low pre-disposal…
Is the future of scoliosis treatment here? Could a cure for scoliosis be just around the corner? Possibly. Just look at this statement by George H. Thompson (past president of the SRS)
Future of Scoliosis Treatment
George H. Thompson, MD Past President, Scoliosis Research Society
The treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, particularly conservative treatment, has been controversial. It has been…
The work we are doing is based on the fact that scoliosis is not just a spinal curvature, but involves abnormal spinal curves in the neck, as well as hip rotation. Active scoliosis patients always present with forward head posture and loss of cervical lordosis (seen on x-ray). There is also abnormal biomechanical malposition of the head and neck. Therefore…
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The list of top 21 items of most importance when considering scoliosis treatment outcomes by SOSORT highlights a very commonly lost concept.
Scoliosis patients are people. They aren't floating spines that come wandering into doctor's offices. Where is an honest to goodness real live person attached to that spine.
The orthopedic community has become so solely focused on cobbs…
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For those of you whom aren't familiar with SOSORT.....it stands for Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment and basically is a international body of scoliosis experts whom engage in all levels of treatment except for surgery......which they recognize as an relatively unwarranted and unnecessary procedure for AIS (don't shoot the messenger!)
Anyway, this org is made up of lots…
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What is scoliosis?posted by Dr. Brian Dovorany
Scoliosis is a disease of the neuro-muscular system that has long challenged health care professionals worldwide. The current treatment options or lack of any treatment for most families dealing with an early detection of this disease can be very frustrating. In most cases children diagnosed with scoliosis are told they have it and the healthcare team will monitor it to…
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