Does Scoliosis Surgery Hurt? Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on February 27, 2020. First published August 29, 2018. Many patients with scoliosis who are considering ask the question does scoliosis surgery hurt? What levels of pain are to be expected with spinal fusion …
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion Surgery: What to expect
Spinal fusion surgery can reduce curves but can have long term side effects & complications. Learn what to expect & effective alternatives to surgery.
Can Scoliosis Surgery Kill You?
Can scoliosis or scoliosis surgery kill you? Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on May 26, 2022. First published August 13, 2018. Two common questions frequently arise when someone first learns about scoliosis and the available treatment options: Can scoliosis kill you; and can scoliosis surgery kill …
Can Scoliosis Be Cured Without Surgery?
New method of treating scoliosis without surgery disproving the MYTH that only surgery cures scoliosis, providing hope to affected children and parents.
What is Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is an abnormal spinal curvature exceeding 10 degrees, diagnosed in adolescence and in which the cause is unknown
Scoliosis X-rays and Your Brace: How Long Should the Brace Be off Before Your Next Scoliosis X-Ray (or MRI)?
How long should you be out of your scoliosis brace before an X-ray? Is it harmful to be out of brace for 24 or more hours?
Are Your Bones a Hormonal Organ?
It is common for adolescent girls with scoliosis to have delayed menarche (beginning of their menstrual cycle). Here we investigate further.
Autism and Scoliosis: Is There a Connection?
Is there possibly some connection between scoliosis and autism? Why do so many of our male scoliosis patients have autism? Find out here.
Revolutionizing Scoliosis Treatment With Standing MRI
Standing scoliosis MRI can be used instead of x-ray, providing better screening, monitoring, and treatment outcomes all while eliminating risk of cancer.
Treating Adolescent Scoliosis Without A Brace Deemed UNETHICAL
A large study comparing scoliosis patients who WEAR a brace to those who do NOT was performed to determine if braces are useful in the treating scoliosis.