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Top-ranked golfer beats scoliosis

(HealthDay)—As a world-class golfer, Stacy Lewis' accomplishments are remarkable. But it was a physical challenge in her childhood that defined her ascent to the top of her sport.

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Self-image worse for teens with untreated scoliosis

(HealthDay)—Adolescents with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis report worse pain and worse self-image than unaffected adolescents, although the difference is clinically significant only for self-image, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Gene associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis identified

Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian ...

Genetics created May 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Risk factors ID'd for scoliosis surgery complications

(HealthDay)—Increases in the upper thoracic scoliotic curve, thoracic kyphosis, and number of rod-lengthening procedures are risk factors for postoperative complications associated with growing-rod (GR) ...

Surgery created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

High mortality, morbidity with early-onset scoliosis surgery

(HealthDay)—Surgery for patients with early-onset scoliosis is associated with an 18 percent mortality rate and an 84 percent complication rate, according to research published in the Feb. 15 issue of Spine.

Surgery created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Risk factors ID'd for massive blood loss in scoliosis surgery

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing scoliosis surgery, the risk of massive blood loss is increased with preoperative Cobb angles bigger than 50 degrees and for those undergoing osteotomy or fusion of more ...

Surgery created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ethnic, socioeconomic factors impact scoliosis tx, outcome

(HealthDay)—For hospitalized patients with idiopathic scoliosis, ethnic and socioeconomic variables influence treatment and outcomes, according to a study published in the February issue of The Spine Jo ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Program cuts unnecessary referrals for scoliosis in teens

(HealthDay)—Implementation of a quality improvement program correlates with a sustained reduction in unnecessary referrals for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), according to a study published online ...

Pediatrics created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hospitals may be unfairly punished for high readmission rates

(Medical Xpress)—When hospital patients have to be readmitted soon after discharge, hospitals look bad.

Other created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scoliosis surgery improves adolescents' quality of life

(HealthDay)—Surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) significantly improves quality of life (QOL), according to research published online Oct. 22 in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & ...

Surgery created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Academic websites offer the most reliable pediatric orthopedic information online

Most parents frequently rely on the Internet for pediatric health information, and yet the content and quality of information can vary greatly from website to website. According to new research presented on Sunday, Oct. 21 ...

Pediatrics created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study supports costoplasty for rib hump deformity correction

(HealthDay)—In the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the addition of costoplasty to pedicle screws and vertebral derotation may significantly improve correction of the rib hump deformity compared ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hospital readmission rates misleading, study finds

When hospital patients have to be readmitted soon after discharge, hospitals look bad.

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Danish sperm donor passes genetic disorder to five children

A Danish sperm donor has passed a potentially severe genetic disorder to five children after a screening test failed to catch that he had the disease, health officials said Monday.

Other created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

IV acetaminophen eases post-spinal op pain for children

(HealthDay)—Children and adolescents given intravenously (IV)-administered acetaminophen after major spine surgery have significantly less postoperative pain, compared with those given placebo, but administration ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0