Scoliosis
New Electrostimulation Implant For Treating Idiopathic Scoliosis Passes Initial Testing: Will It Work In Practice?
A prototype implant provides electrostimulation to replace nerve signals disabled by adolescent idiopathic scoliosis thus spurring symmetrical spinal growth. 
The Evolutionary Reason Spinal Injuries Occur More Frequently In Women
A recent study has shed light on why humans are the only species that exhibit spinal structure differences between the sexes. 
What Causes Scoliosis? Susceptibility To Scoliosis During Teen Years Linked To A Genetic Variation
A new study uncovers a link between scoliosis susceptibility and the gene that codes for the BNC2 protein, which appears in reproductive system tissues. 
Missed Connections: Spinal Surgery Software Helps Doctors Operate On Correct Vertebra
A new piece of technology, LevelCheck, could give surgeons an alternative to simply counting vertebrae one by one. 
King Richard III Had Scoliosis With A 'Spiral' Spine, 3D Analysis Of Exhumed Monarch Reveals
King Richard III, described by Shakespeare as a "bunch-backed toad," wasn't as disfigured as people thought. But he did have a spiral-shaped spine, new research shows. 
Scoliosis Surgery: What Scars And Recovery Look Like From A Real Patient's Point Of View
One patient bravely revealed photos of both her pre-op and post-op body to show the results of scoliosis surgery, a type of spinal fusion.
