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… Overview Scoliosis is a problem with the curve in the … and make breathing difficult. Most cases of scoliosis are mild. How is scoliosis in adults treated? Mild cases of scoliosis
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… be twisted. What kind of surgery can fix a spinal curve? The main type of surgery is a spinal fusion. The curved part of the backbone … risks of surgery? Risks of surgery to fix a spinal curve include: Problems that can happen …
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… Surgery Overview Scoliosis is a problem with the curve in the … more normal appearance. In spinal fusion for scoliosis , rods, hooks, wires, or screws are … getting worse. After surgery, back pain in adults usually gets better or goes away. Risks …
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… side when the child bends forward from the waist. The waistline may be flat on one side. What … fittings. For example, fittings include chest measurements. Allow your child to request a …
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Treatment Overview Brace (orthotic) treatment for scoliosis is used to prevent … appearance of the back. The goal of brace treatment is to prevent the curve from getting …
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… X-ray images of a person's spine to measure spinal curvature. A curve or angle of the … have some curve in their spine. In fact, spinal curves that are less than 10 degrees … back (lumbar). A curve may be labelled according to the number of spinal bones …
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… Overview The cosmetic aspects of scoliosis and the braces used to treat it may … Information Brace (Orthotic) Treatment for Scoliosis Scoliosis in Children and Teens Credits …
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… happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … The most obvious signs of physical abuse are falls, bruises, broken bones, burns, head …
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… or whose immunization history is unknown Shingles vaccine The  shingles vaccine , Shingrix®, is recommended … history is unknown Once you turn 50: Shingles vaccine – you need to buy this …
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… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults