the spine appears to take on a hard “C” or “S” shape, leaning to the left. Whereas scoliosis is a general term that covers all types of spinal curves, levoscoliosis is a specific subtype ...

X-rays can show if there are any abnormalities to the bones of the spine and can also measure how much curve is present. If you or a loved one's back appears to have an abnormal curve to it ...

Your spinal cord also plays a vital role in controlling all aspects of your body's functions by sending ... The cervical spine has the same backward C-shape as the lumbar spine but is much more ...

My spine ended up being curved in an ‘S’ shape with a curvature of over 70 degrees (Picture: Chloe Finch) Being a dancer at the time, I initially thought it could have been a pulled muscle.

A young girl suffering from an abnormal S-shaped curve of the spine successfully underwent a complex surgery. Here's everything you need to know about this rare condition. In a rare case ...

Aurora Spine’s DEXA-C technology has been used in more than 1,500 cervical spine surgeries, according to a June 16 news release. DEXA technology is designed to match a patient’s bone density across ...

Gaja Stawska, 22-months-old, has Goldenhar syndrome – an extremely rare condition characterised by the abnormal development of the eye, ear and spine. Due to Gaja’s condition, the S-shaped ...

A young boy with a spine that bends in the shape of an S is headed for his 11th surgery - but not before he's ticked off his bucket list of dream activities. Ollie Godfree was diagnosed with ...

A constant worry for parents of school-going kids is the ever-growing size of the school bag and the stresses this may place on the spine. Parents are worried that poor posture and heavy school ...