The first meeting with an Orthotist is an important one. It’s where you sit with the team to discuss the details of your orthosis. Since you’ll be coming back for many checkups after this initial meeting, it’s wise to get your most vital questions out of the way in...
Scoliosis is a serious medical condition that affects people of all ages. Ever since its discovery in the 5th century, medical practitioners worldwide continue to conduct studies searching for a cure. Until today, there is still no known cure for scoliosis....
A diagnosis of scoliosis is news no parent or child wants to hear. Though scoliosis is a medical condition of the spine common to children during a growth spurt, it can still impact a child’s life forever. Children diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis are usually...
Back pain is a familiar problem all adults faced. Stressful work, strenuous physical activity, and bad posture are typical causes. It’s a common scenario to visit your doctor to get a prescription for your ordinary back pain. But, this changes when your common back...
Pectus Excavatum is a malformation of bone that occurs in your child’s chest wall. The name means ‘hollow chest’ in Latin. It causes a visible concave deformity and might cause the ribs to grow in a wayward manner. Due to this, it is also known as the sunken chest...
Dealing with rare medical conditions is not an easy task, and the going gets tough when it’s your child. Pectus Carinatum is one such chest wall-related ailment that could harm your child’s health if left unattended. The condition’s name describes the...
