SCOLIOSIS
A GLOBAL RESOURCE GUIDE
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ABOUT ME
My name is Madison. I was diagnosed with a rapidly progressive scoliosis at the start of high school, and recognized the difficulty of accessing reliable information. There are striking differences in the available resources among different countries and the lack of informational exchange impedes care. This impacts all levels of management from diagnosis to treatment, whether adopting Schroth or other therapy, specific braces, or surgical options. Additionally, there are seemingly countless sites with misinformation. Therefore, I founded this non-profit organization to provide scoliosis patients and their families with reputable, high quality, and timely information on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of scoliosis, including links to the relevant professional associations, and contacts for select physicians, therapists, and clinics.
Welcome to our
non-profit foundation
MISSION: To provide a global repository of educational resources for scoliosis.
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VISION: The highest level of care for all scoliosis patients regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status.
DISCLAIMERS
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that is typically diagnosed during adolescence but may be seen in the very young or elderly, and less commonly at any age. It may occur with cerebral palsy or certain muscle diseases, but most childhood cases present without any underlying etiology. Genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role. Most cases are mild, but in other situations the scoliosis can be severe or accelerated requiring more aggressive treatment.
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This website provides a consolidated source of information on the diagnosis and management of scoliosis by supplementing reviews with publications, research, and links to reputable organizations and societies.
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DISCLAIMERS
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This website does not provide any medical advice. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911, or the emergency number for your country or region, immediately.
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The content of this website, including all text, images, and other materials, is provided for reference and education only. The content is not meant to be complete or exhaustive, nor is it meant to be applicable to any specific individual's condition. Some of the content may be provided by physicians and some content is from outside sources, but the use of this website does not establish any type of doctor-patient relationship.
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This website is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific medical advice, and it should not be used to make a diagnosis or replace a physician. The content is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified and licensed physician and follow their advice without regard to anything on this website.
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You assume full responsibility for using any information on this site, and you understand and agree that Scoliosis Outreach is not liable or responsible for any claim, loss, or damage from use of this website.
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In order to provide helpful information, our website provides links to other websites. We have no authority over external websites and the existence of a link should not be considered our endorsement of any product or service through an external site. Scoliosis Outreach never receives any compensation for any connection or use of any external links.
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