New Classification Of Spinal Deformity Defines Range Of Normalcy Dec 11, 2008
Abnormal curvatures can occur from side to side, as in scoliosis; they can involve an abnormal forward curve of the spine, known as kyphosis, or hunchback; and they can involve an abnormal posterior curve of the lower spine, known as lordosis, or swayback. Spinal deformity, depending on its severity, can cause pain, disability and a reduction in quality of life. (Science Daily)
Plano: Scoliosis patient has perfect pregnancy’ despite scoliosis correction Nov 3, 2008
He is an orthopedic spine surgeon who treats pediatric and adult scoliosis and kyphosis. In practice for more than 18 years, he has performed more than 6,000 spinal operations. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plano doctor named 2008 Health Care Hero Aug 11, 2008
This includes scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis. The Scoliosis Center of Excellence is designed specifically for the patient and their families, to care for their needs, answer their questions and provide the best care available today. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
At war with Medicaid Jun 27, 2008
" Callie suffered a stroke in utero and as a result has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. She's severely disabled and has a host of chronic conditions, including seizures, mental retardation, cortical blindness, scoliosis, restrictive lung disease, gastroesphageal reflux disease, dysphasia, bone cartilage disease and kyphosis. Before the judge's ruling, the family had struggled for years to get Medicaid to pay for all the care Callie's doctors had ordered, Moore said. Approval for everything... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Doctor knows best Jun 20, 2008
They include spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, refractory seizure disorder, mental retardation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cortical blindness, dysphagia, bone cartilage disease, scoliosis, kyphosis and restrictive lung disease. Callie's condition mandates round-the-clock care and treatment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Andrew Reach finds freedom through his art May 2, 2008
In the midst of the ravages of Scheuermann's Kyphosis, a degenerative spine disease he has had since adolescence, Reach managed big jobs as a project architect based in Florida. He oversaw a new terminal at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Fla. (Cleveland.com)
Spinal Curves Apr 8, 2008
The Thoracic Kyphosis The "C"-shaped curve of the upper and mid back, comprised of 12 vertebrae ... The Sacral Kyphosis The sacrum is a triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine, between both hip bones. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Hildreth on Health: Muscular movement vital as we grow older Dec 21, 2007
The musculoskeletal health and tone maintains vertebral alignment and reduces the potential of vertebral scoliosis and kyphosis, and vertebral compression resulting in nerve compression which not only involves pain down the legs or arms but can influence internal organ function also including brain function. The only support the musculoskeletal system has to maintain health is to depend upon strong healthy bone structure and the guidewires that are made up of strong muscles that keep the... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Paradigm Shift In Alzheimer's Research Oct 17, 2007
The APP/PS1KI mice were smaller and showed development of a thoralumbar kyphosis, together with reduced body weight, and axonal degeneration in brain and spinal cord23. At six months of age already a 33% CA1 neuron loss in the hippocampus, together with a drastic reduction of long-term potentiation was observed24. (Science Daily)
Scope out spine-friendly school bags Aug 23, 2007
Developing children are susceptible to lifelong conditions like scoliosis and kyphosis (curvatures of the spine). But there's no need to give backpacks the heave-ho. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Osteoporosis Symptoms Jul 20, 2007
Spinal Deformities: Spinal deformities such as a stooped posture or kyphosis hunchback can be a symptom of osteoporosis. A hunchback is the result of multiple vertebral compression fractures in the spine due to loss of bone mass. (Suite101.com)
Young male penguin dies after spinal surgery Apr 4, 2007
An MRI in February showed a looseness of vertebrae and an upward bend to the spine, called kyphosis, said Carol Bradford, a veterinarian at the zoo. He was treated with antibiotics and antifungal medications before undergoing surgery to stabilize the spine using wire and bone cement, Bradford said. (SunSpot.net)
