Episode #137 Scoliosis - Does it cause back pain?

During this episode I discuss scoliosis.

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I cover the diagnosis of scoliosis, severity of curves, sex differences and structural versus functional scoliosis. 

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I also think about the conservative management of scoliosis including watch and wait strategies, out-patient exercise programs, bracing and in-patient rehabilitation programs.

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Do you have scoliosis and did this episode help clear up any misconceptions ?

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*Episode Resources*

Negrini S et al. 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2018;13:3. doi: 10.1186/s13013-017-0145-8.

Hacquebord JH et al. In brief: The Risser classification: a classic tool for the clinician treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012;470(8):2335-8. doi: 10.1007/s11999-012-2371-y.

Maruyama T et al. Surgical treatment of scoliosis: a review of techniques currently applied. Scoliosis. 2008;3:6. doi:10.1186/1748-7161-3-6

Weiss HR et al. Indications for conservative management of scoliosis (guidelines).  Scoliosis. 2006;1:5. doi:10.1186/1748-7161-1-5