If the Cobb Angle is between 25 and 40 degrees, a back brace may be necessary to stop the curve ... USPSTF: Evidence lacking on scoliosis screening in kids, teens. Scoliosis Research Society.

“Scottish Rite was like a second home to me growing up from, before I was 1, I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis, so I spent a lot of time here getting X-rays, getting back braces ...

SG Americas Securities LLC cut its holdings in shares of OrthoPediatrics Corp. (NASDAQ:KIDS – Free Report) by 11.1% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 7,286 shares of the ...

Kyla Barton had a grapefruit-sized tumor removed that had been pressing on her spine and causing an abnormal curvature called scoliosis ... her in a protective brace, or restricting her to ...

OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KIDS), a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, announced today that the Company gained ...

Mobility and positioning aids Braces, walkers, or wheelchairs help ... Curving of the spine (scoliosis). Weakness in the muscles supporting the backbone causes the spine to become curved.

For many children with scoliosis, bracing is a crucial intervention that can avert the progression of spinal deformities. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, outlines how braces are ...

One significant area of research has been the classification of scoliosis braces. A study developed a comprehensive classification system for braces used in treating AIS, which aims to standardize ...