by Sam Leems | Apr 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rods used to Straighten the Spine Scoliosis is a medical condition that affects the spine, causing it to curve sideways. While some cases of scoliosis are mild and require no treatment, others can cause significant discomfort and even lead to long-term health issues....
by John Phillips | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spinal Fusion Surgery: Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae in the spine are joined together. The procedure eliminates pain and instability caused by conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or scoliosis....
by John Phillips | Jan 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Scoliosis Causes and Symptoms Scoliosis, a spinal defect with an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, has numerous symptoms & links to many different causes. Diagnosing Scoliosis of the Spine? Normally, the spine contains a forward-backward curve but...
by John Phillips | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Where did our Patients come from in 2021? Despite 2021 being under the influence of Covid-19, the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute was able to successfully implement health safety protocols in order to see and treat approximately 2000 patients. Of those...
by John Phillips | Dec 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Severe Scoliosis Definition Spinal curves can occur in infants or children below the age of 4 and are referred to as Infantile Scoliosis. When discovered in children and adolescents it is referred to as Pediatric Scoliosis. When found after puberty, it is referred to...
by John Phillips | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Can Scoliosis Cause Arthritis? Scoliosis, a spinal condition, involves an abnormal curvature of the spine and can cause Scoliosis Arthritis. It can range from a mild curve to a severe disabling one causing several complications. Scoliosis can be idiopathic...
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