Author Archives: Jeffrey Arnold

Scoliosis is a painful debilitating condition of the spine that affects more than 20 million people in the United States. Treatment of scoliosis of the spine ranges from observation, to physical therapy, to bracing and in the most advanced cases, anterior or posterior spinal fusion surgery. Surgery is recommended if the progression of the disease is more than 40-50 degrees. Spinal fusion is the most common type of scoliosis surgery performed. This surgical treatment for scoliosis involves placing grafted bone in the vertebral column so that the column becomes fused. Planning for this surgery involved the surgical professional reviewing X-rays to determine a plan of care. Continue reading →

When an operation that involves delicate and precise technique is called for, many orthopedic surgeons have found the use of 3D models to be of extreme help. With these devices, surgeons can get a well-rounded view of the patient’s injury for planning and preparing surgical procedures. Continue reading →

Numerous types of ailments could be the source of your back ache. It could be as simple as scoliosis, a curvature of the spine commonly found in juveniles. Or it could be as complicated as herniated discs, the cushions between your vertebrae that have compressed to the point of eruption and are pressing against nerves or are deteriorated to the point that bone rubs on bone. There are many other conditions to consider that could be the pain-causing culprit, such as bulging discs, displacement, or fissures. Continue reading →

Patients who suffer from Lumbar Back discomfort know how complicated it can be to discover the exact issues within their backs. Even more complicated is finding the right treatment. Continue reading →

In the quest for better methods to treat scoliosis of the spine, the innovative people at ACRM Corp have developed 3D Model technology that can greatly enhance the surgeon’s ability to fully analyze the effect of scoliosis on the patient’s spine, thereby giving the surgical professional an edge that those without 3D technology lack. As a new technology many surgical professionals who perform scoliosis surgeries may not be aware of this valuable resource as yet. As a patient seeking scoliosis treatment you should ask your surgical professional if he is aware of this new innovation and if not he/she should consider it. Continue reading →