Alternative Scoliosis Treatments

Category: Children

  • Revolutionizing Pediatric Scoliosis Treatment: The Promising Research on Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)

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    Scoliosis, a condition characterized by the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, affects millions of people worldwide, with a significant portion being children and adolescents. Traditional treatment approaches have included bracing and, in severe cases, spinal fusion surgery. However, emerging research into vertebral body tethering (VBT) offers a promising alternative, especially for the pediatric population.…

  • My Child was Diagnosed with Scoliosis. Now What?

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    When faced with the diagnosis of scoliosis in your child, a wave of confusion may sweep over you as you embark on the journey of exploring alternative treatments. Questions flood your mind: How should you proceed? Whose advice should you trust? Is inaction a viable strategy? Do you need a scoliosis brace, and if so,…