November 3, 2003
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It usually refers to side to side curves. Kyphosis is the term used for a front to back curvature.
This is a family-oriented site for kids who have scoliosis and their parents. It includes frequently asked questions about scoliosis diagnosis and treatment, a chatroom, personal narratives from children with scoliosis, and links to related sites for both kids and parents. www.spinekids.com
This site is focussed on adults who have scolisosis. It includes personal recommended exercises, a guide to finding a doctor for treatment, a glossary of terms associated with scoliosis and a store with scoliosis-related accessories. http://www.iscoliosis.com/
This site is geared more toward health information professionals. It has a glossary, physician locator, bracing manual and newsletter. There is also more information about the Scoliosis Research Society and its conferences. The section for the general public has an indepth review of scoliosis and a glossary. http://srs.org/
The MEDLINEPlus Scoliosis page is a thorough resource for the general public. It includes: clinical trials and research, treatments available, and a guide to scoliosis for both children and teenagers, and the scoliosis entry from the medical encyclopedia. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/scoliosis.html
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