Scoliosis is a common spine condition that is prevalent in adolescents. It affects between 2 to 3 percent of the population or approximately six to nine million people in the US. With a progressive condition such as scoliosis, the chosen treatment path is...
Pectus carinatum affects roughly one in every 1,500 children. Generally referred to as ‘pigeon chest,’ it is a non-life-threatening condition. There are two types of pectus carinatum. One type is called chondrogladiolar prominence. It is a deformity of the breast bone...
A human spine has natural curves. When the spine develops abnormal curves to the left or right of the center of the spine, it is called scoliosis. It is a painful medical condition that even changes the way a person walks. Scoliosis is generally diagnosed in children...
The full-back orthosis or the TLSO brace is an orthotic treatment for a variety of spinal issues. Although these days the brace is rather common and you’ll see people of all ages wearing it, it’s still a bit daunting for first-time users who have several questions...
The low back or the lumbar spine is susceptible to many injuries and pain. Although most people use the general term low back pain (LBP) to describe all of the painful conditions of the back, these pain syndromes are in fact rather complicated because many...
Amongst all the different types of back braces, the Boston brace is the one usually used for the treatment of kids and teens. It’s the most widely used thoraco-lumbo-sacral- orthosis or full back brace in the United States. You need a doctors’ or an...
