Does Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis Work?
New data from patients across North America has raised questions about the effectiveness of vertebral body tethering for scoliosis.
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Straight Talk Scoliosis Aims to Provide Support and Treatment Information
Straight Talk Scoliosis - The Journey Continues by Theresa Mulvaney and Robin Stolz, LCSW, will be available in Spring 2022.
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VNTC Develops Spinamic, a Hybrid Scoliosis Brace
VNTC, a MedTech company, has developed Spinamic, reportedly the world's first vest-like wearable hybrid scoliosis brace, designed to combine the benefits of both conventional rigid and soft-type scoliosis braces.
Spinal Curvature Patterns at a Young Age May Predict Scoliosis Later, CHOP Researcher Suggests
A pediatric researcher at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has identified patterns of spinal curvature in younger children that may be likely to develop into scoliosis by adolescence.
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Early Intervention Is Crucial to Scoliosis Treatment
With an estimated 7 million Americans having scoliosis, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation, it is critical for parents and guardians to be aware of its signs and symptoms in their children, notes National Scoliosis Center (NCS) Founder and President Luke Stikeleather.
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Going Global for Back Pain Treatment
By discarding a narrow belief of what works, therapists open up a world of possibilities and technologies for treating back pain. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Julie Watkins, PT, DPT, ATC.
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Implanet Granted 501(k) Clearance to Launch Jazz Claw Implant
Medical technology company Implanet announces it has received regulatory clearance—510(k) in the US and CE Mark in Europe—to market the Jazz Claw hybrid implant.
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Columbia University Professor Develops Dynamic Scoliosis Brace for Children
A Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science professor and his research team recently won a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s National Robotics Initiative to develop dynamic, and less rigid, scoliosis braces for kids.
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