/PRNewswire/ As Scoliosis Awareness Month approaches (June), National Scoliosis Center urges parents to recognize the importance of early detection in the.
/PRNewswire/ According to Luke Stikeleather, Founder, President, and Chief Orthotist at National Scoliosis Center, "Early detection of scoliosis is the key.
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FAIRFAX, Va. and BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Experts agree that numerous factors can contribute to the onset of scoliosis. While some cases are classified as syndromic (secondary to a neuromuscular or neurological disease) or congenital (due to malformation or separation of the vertebrae), 80% of cases are deemed idiopathic. A diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis indicates that the spinal curvature occurs spontaneously with no known cause. Although the specific causes are unknown, scientific studies and history reveal that the condition tends to be familial, with a definite genetic component. (PRNewsfoto/National Scoliosis Center)
Idiopathic scoliosis is particularly well suited for genetic study since it is most frequently discovered in childhood. Due to these early diagnoses, scientists can study data from several members of a family over a sufficient period of time to gain insight into inheritance (Wise, 2008). Several of these s
National Scoliosis Center Uses iButton To Track Brace Wear Time In Patients
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FAIRFAX, Va. and BALTIMORE, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Successful scoliosis treatment for teens and children who select bracing to help them avoid surgery primarily depends on two factors – competency of the medical care team and brace wearing compliance by the patient. One of the biggest challenges for parents and the care team is monitoring the actual brace wear time. That s where the iButton comes in – the iButton accurately tracks brace wearing time.
iButton Brace Wear Time Chart
Most patients prescribed wear time is 18-21 hours per day; however, getting them to achieve this level of wear time can be a real challenge. Some may say (or think) they are wearing their brace for the prescribed time, but they are actually coming up a few hours short. At National Scoliosis Center, we work with our patients orthopedic specialist to increase adh