Scoliosis

BACK PAIN, NOT JUST FOR ADULTS: UNCOVERING IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

Posted by Dr. Christopher Good

April 2, 2013

An estimated nine out of ten people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Though back or neck pain becomes more common as we age, it affects all ages and does not discriminate between male or female, both sexes are equally susceptible. What is Idiopathic Scoliosis? Idiopathic scoliosis is a common pediatric [...]

TRUE STORY: JOSEPH EXPERIENCED DEBILITATING PAIN; AFTER A FUSION, HIS FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT AND PAIN FREE!

Posted by The Virginia Spine Institute Team

August 21, 2012

True Story: In my 2009–2010 high school freshman year, the pain became increasingly debilitating for me. As I was growing taller, the plainly evident scoliosis (curvature), spondylolisthesis (misalignment), spondylolysis (stress fracture), stenosis (narrowing around the nerves), and other findings on numerous X-rays, CT’s, and MRI’s began to cause pain that increasingly took over my life. [...]

THE BRACE KASE: LIFE BEYOND SCOLIOSIS THROUGH THE EYES OF ADOLESCENT GIRL

Posted by Dr. Christopher Good

March 20, 2012

I am constantly inspired by the positive attitudes of my patients despite their painful symptoms! In fact just recently a young patient of mine, who is undergoing brace treatment for scoliosis, shared her latest project with me. I was delighted to hear that she had set up a blog to serve as a resource for [...]

Dr. GOOD IS ADMITTED AS A FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. CONGRATULATIONS!

Posted by The Virginia Spine Institute Team

November 11, 2011

We love good news, how about you? Dr. Good is now a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and is double board certified! Another example of the commitment our physicians make to continuous improvement and a higher quality level of care for our patients. To learn more about Dr. Good’s read his complete [...]

ASK THE EXPERT: What happens if scoliosis is not treated? Is surgery the best option to treat scoliosis?

Posted by Dr. Christopher Good

July 27, 2011

Question: What happens if scoliosis is not treated? Is surgery the best option to treat scoliosis? — Submitted by Jane N. Answer from topic expert, Dr. Christopher Good from the Virginia Spine Institute: Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects approximately 7 million people in the US. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is [...]

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