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Scoliosis screening is an important part of any scoliosis treatment plan. Science has shown that the earlier a curve is detected and then treated, the better the result and the straighter the spine.
While detecting a scoliosis curve has traditionally been performed using a forward bending test or Adam’s test, new improvements have been made to detect a scoliosis more easily and accurately, as well as underlying problems like nerve tension which can cause a scoliosis.
This archive of articles, posts, and educational information all relate to scoliosis screening and how it can be used (and improved) to detect a curve early so that it can be treated as soon as possible and ensure the best possible treatment outcome.
My Journey with Scoliosis: From Diagnosis to Surgery Last Updated Friday July 5th, 2024. The Silent Struggles of Scoliosis Scoliosis is a condition that often remains hidden from the everyday eye, only becoming noticeable when it progresses significantly. It’s one of those silent ailments that often leads people to say, “You look fine; how could …
Scoliosis Screening SureScreen Standing MRI Stop Using Outdated and Inaccurate Screening Methods Screening children for scoliosis using visual methods can easily miss a curve, or suggest there is a curve when there isn’t one at all. While x-ray can detect a curve, it uses harmful ionizing radiation and should be avoided whenever possible. The revolutionary …
Scoliosis Services No matter where you are in your journey, Scoliosis Care Centers offers a variety of non-surgical scoliosis services to assist you. From screening and monitoring services; MRI based brace analysis and improvement; to our comprehensive Silicon Valley Method for treating scoliosis, patients and parents can find everything they need to ensure a spine …
Skeletal age and bone age can be estimated by a variety of methods including Risser sign. But how does it relate to scoliosis and scoliosis progression?
Scoliosis Treatment for Children and Adolescents Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on March 4, 2024. First published May 8, 2019. Scoliosis can be effectively treated in kids and teens without surgery; no curve should be ignored regardless of its size. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis worsens rapidly …
Early Detection of Scoliosis Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on October 29, 2020. First published December 5, 2018. Scoliosis Care Centers has a 100% success rate when treating a scoliosis curve before it progresses beyond 25 degrees. This means that if you begin treatment before the spinal …
Recent research has shown dramatic success with scoliosis curves when they are caught & treated before they are 30 degrees. Learn about scoliosis screening.
The Silicon Valley Scoliosis Method The Silicon Valley Scoliosis Method is a completely new way of thinking about scoliosis A young child with a 30 degree curve has a 95% chance of needing surgery by the time they grow up 9. In contrast, the Silicon Valley Scoliosis Method has a 100% success rate for preventing surgery in …
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Standing scoliosis MRI can be used instead of x-ray, providing better screening, monitoring, and treatment outcomes all while eliminating risk of cancer.
Standing MRI-Guided Treatment Yields Better Results Scoliosis Care Centers uses 100% radiation-free standing MRI instead of X-Rays for monitoring our patient’s treatment progress and Cobb angles. Here are 3 ways MRI helps improve your care: 1. Quarterly (every 3 months) Standing Scoliosis MRI imaging A scoliosis xray is typically taken every 6-12 months to monitor …