http://goldbamboo.com/ Scoliosis News from GoldBamboo.com en-us © 2005, Gold Bamboo LLC, All Rights Reserved http://goldbamboo.com/news-a221235.html Orthopaedic surgeons are optimistic about recent improvements in operative treatment of very young children suffering from scoliosis severe enough to consider surgery, even for those under the age of five years. For decades, spinal fusion surgery has been the prescription for severe scoliosis. [click link for full article] Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a224108.html New technologies to straighten crooked spines while letting them grow may one day help children bypass those hated back braces. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:29 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a224419.html Two-year-old Ariana Martin had a rough start to life. A fraternal twin, she was born without four ribs on her left side, and with several health problems, including severe scoliosis. With an under-developed chest cavity, Ariana faced severe lung disease and difficulty breathing. [click link for full article] Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a195714.html NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A program of physical rehabilitation can improve lung function in adolescents with scoliosis, researchers in Brazil report. Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:06 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a192575.html Title: Scoliosis Not Just a Problem for the ElderlyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/7/2006 1:57:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/7/2006 1:56:50 AM Mon, 07 Aug 2006 06:00 EST