Stopping Scoliosis: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment - Softcover

Hooper, Nancy J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1583331212 ISBN 13: 9781583331217

Publisher: Avery, 2002

Synopsis

Scoliosis—curvature of the spine—is a disorder so common that twenty states now require screening of preteens. One in every fifty American youngsters is affected by it. While scoliosis is an upsetting condition, it can almost always be treated if detected early.

Written by a scoliosis sufferer, Stopping Scoliosis takes the reader through every stage of the condition. It discusses ways to diagnose scoliosis before exploring all the options for treating it—both surgical and non-surgical. The advancements in bracing and surgical techniques that have been made in the past few years are examined in detail. Also included are methods for managing pain, tips on how to prepare for surgery, and compelling patient stories from people of all ages.

Endorsed by the National Scoliosis Foundation, this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on scoliosis available.

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Schommer is a professional science writer.

From Publishers Weekly:

Contending that "the more you know about scoliosis, and the sooner you know it, the more likely you are to stop it from progressing," science writer Schommer presents a compassionate, informative guide to the diagnosis and treatment of curvature of the spine. "Because of ignorance, pride, and fear, my family and I allowed my scoliosis to reach a point where it took a total of eight hours on an operating table, 16 months in a plaster body cast, and untold hours of anxiety to straighten it out," explains Schommer, stressing the importance of early detection through school screening programs, followed by early treatment. She discusses the various surgical as well as nonsurgical treatments (Milwaukee and underarm braces, electronic stimulator) and briefly addresses current research into alternative methods. The personal case histories are gripping. Appendixes list books and brochures, scoliosis organizations and physicians who specialize in the field. Illustrations.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Avery
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1583331212
• ISBN 13: 9781583331217
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208