Braces are not effective to halt scoliosis in adults. Surgery is indicated for those curves which are greater than 60 degrees, have intractable pain, or show documented progression. There is no real upper age limit for successful surgical treatment and patients in their later decades have gained significant cosmetic improvement and relief of back pain by surgical stabilization of their spinal deformity. The following is a list of Scoliosis web sites that we feel are helpful and scientifically sound. There is a lot more information about idiopathic scoliosis on the Internet.
Some web sites have more accurate information than others.
Researching Internet web sites can be informative if it is done selectively. Beware of false information, boisterous advertising claims, and statements that are not backed by scientific evidence. Above all, if you have questions about something you've read on the internet, ask your physician or Megan. Copyright 2000, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut. All rights reserved.