Reflexes, those automatic muscle jerks that happen when a specific spot is tapped (like the knee), play a crucial role in allowing spine doctors to assess the well-being of the spinal cord and nerve roots, especially in the setting of scoliosis. Typically, reflexes are on the smaller side, but it’s completely normal for young people […]
Author: Dr. Montgomery
Unveiling Scoliosis: The Insightful Forward Bend Test
Scoliosis is more than just a bend in the spine; it introduces a subtle twist that can affect the back’s symmetry. Parents and young individuals might observe that one side of their back appears larger than the other. This occurs because the twisting of the spine causes one side of the back to be pulled […]
Understanding Growth: The Role of Hand X-rays in Scoliosis Care
Growth holds great significance for individuals managing scoliosis, as this condition tends to progress more during growth spurts. Determining a child’s remaining growth can be a puzzle, and one of the most effective tools in solving it is a hand X-ray. The hand serves as a unique indicator, housing numerous growth plates that gradually close […]
Understanding the Role of Spine X-rays in Scoliosis Assessment
Spine X-rays play a crucial role in evaluating young individuals with scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves. These X-rays capture images from both the front and side of the spine, providing valuable insights into the size of the curve and guiding treatment decisions. For small scoliosis curves, a watchful approach is often adopted. While […]
Understanding the Connection Between Growth and Scoliosis
Let’s explore an essential aspect of dealing with scoliosis in kids and teens – the impact of their growth. It’s a crucial factor in figuring out the best ways to take care of them. As kids grow, scoliosis, which is a curve in the spine, can get worse. I often share a simple idea with […]
Your Spine, Your Choice
Pediatric Spine Conditions are Wide Ranging There are a lot of ways a young person’s spine can deviate from a “typical” developing spine. Some of the deviation can occur due to conditions such as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, syndromic scoliosis (including syndromes such as achondroplasia, neurofibromatosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and mucopolysaccharidosis), neuromuscular scoliosis, […]