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Feb

2020

Spinal Osteotomy – Everything You Need to Know

Erika

What is a spinal osteotomy? A spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to correct deformities in the spine. Here, bone is removed from the back of the vertebral arch to correct long, gradual curves of kyphosis like those produced by Scheuermann’s kyphosis or ankylosing spondylitis. The majority of procedures that treat spinal deformities are … Read more

Nov

2019

Noonan Syndrome and Scoliosis

Erika

Noonan syndrome is a congenital disorder that can impact the formation and development of several areas of the body. Characterised by a variety of distinctive features – including facial abnormalities, stunted height and heart defects – Noonan syndrome is caused by a mutation of one or more genes. According to the NHS, it’s estimated that … Read more

Nov

2019

Hurry Up and Wait: Scoliosis Waiting Lists

Erika

The people of the UK are very lucky to have the National Health Service, but it’s fair to say that the NHS is far from perfect. Issues like crowded waiting rooms, bed shortages and understaffing have plagued hospitals across the nation for decades. These problems are largely caused by insufficient NHS funding. However, for scoliosis … Read more

Oct

2019

What is Hyperkyphosis?

Erika

Hyperkyphosis (often just called kyphosis) is a curvature of the spine that occurs in the upper back, resulting in a hunched or stooped appearance. It affects approximately 8% of the general population, and while it is most common in older people, it can affect men and women of all ages. Watch our video to learn … Read more

Jul

2019

Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Scoliosis

Erika

The phrase osteogenesis imperfecta may look like a mouthful, but there’s a chance you may be familiar with this condition under a different name. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is commonly known as brittle bone disease: a genetic condition that prevents adequate production of collagen, resulting in under-developed bones that are naturally more susceptible to fractures. According … Read more