Authors Malcolm DeBaun and Dr. John S. Vorhies Abstract/Introduction: Screening and diagnosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) currently relies on in-person clinical and edit radiographic examination. White-light 3D scanning (WL3D) can generate high quality 3D...
The National Scoliosis Clinic is engaged in academic research with our partners to develop peer-reviewed and clinically-proven technology. We are excited to share publications as they become available.
Who is the National Scoliosis Clinic For? The NSC is available for those who want more oversight of their condition by healthcare professionals trained to treat scoliosis. Visits are conducted virtually at the convenience of the patients. The expectation is that...
Bracing has historically been the most common option, and is still frequently used in pediatric scoliosis cases where the spinal curve is 20 to 40 degrees. However, in order for bracing to be effective, scoliosis curves must be detected early. Exercise, physical...
Manual The most common adolescent screening method has been to manually assess the curvature of the spine while the patient bends over to touch toes. This method can miss up to 30% of cases. MRI Similar to X-rays but without the radiation, MRIs provide detailed images...
