Getting Ahead of the Curve

The Modern Principles of Scoliosis Management

On the weekend of the July 20, The Spinal Centre Team attended a seminar on the latest research and techniques for Scoliosis Care and Management.

Key Topics Included:

Scoliosis Classification by Aetiology

• Idiopathic
• Neuromuscular
• Neurofibromatosis
• Congenital
• Mesenchymal
• Traumatic
• Soft Tissues Contactures
• Osteochondrodystrophies
• Tumours
• Rheumatoid Disease
• Metabolic
• Surgical or Iatrogenic
• Functional

Accurate Diagnosis and Management; Case Studies Arnold Chiari Type 1 Malformations , Syringomyella (Syrinx),

Idiopathic Scoliosis; disorientation and deformation.

Adult Scoliosis

• Ageing Spinal and Scoliosis; 35% over 60, up to 68% in over 90 year olds
• Degenerative De Novo Scoliosis and progression of curve
• Postural Balance; Sagittal curves, Coronal balance
• Clinical and Radiological features that relate to pain
• Life Expectancy versus Quality of Life
• Treatment of Adult Scoliosis
• Indication for treatment, pain, posture, progression and contraindications
• Special needs for adult cases including osteoporosis
• Case study of SpineCor adult scoliosis brace

 

Management of idiopathic scoliosis and children

• Infantile scoliosis; clinical evaluation, importance MRI
• Case presentation and reviews
• Non specific bracing, Scolicare and Socor Bracing, indications and contra indications

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