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Scoliosis & Spine Deformity Center
Helpful Links
Below are some helpful links to scoliosis‐ related web sites:
http://www.iscoliosis.com
Site developed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc.
http://www.spine-health.com
Provides in-depth coverage of the most common issues that patients ask
about and is frequently updated with new and useful information, clear
animations of spine anatomy, conditions and procedures.
http://www.my.webmd.com
WebMD develops strong relationships with leading healthcare information providers to deliver the most comprehensive, credible, reliable, and relevant medical information.
http://www.spineuniverse.com
SpineUniverse came into being with the initial support and investment of spine specialists and medical companies around the country.
http://www.scoliosis-world.com
Run by a private couple. A good site for scoliosis links and polls..
http://www.rxlist.com
Detailed descriptions, usage directions, and side effects of prescription drugs approved for the US market, searchable by drug name; helpful in providing information similar to pharmaceutical package inserts on NSAIDs, pain medications, muscle relaxants, antidepressants and other drugs commonly prescribed to Adult Scoliosis patients
http://www.eeoc.gov/types/ada.html
The full text of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act found here can inform you of your rights as an Adult Scoliosis patient to special devices such as chairs or accommodations such as rest breaks that can help you at your workplace.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
This site has a searchable database with abstracts that summarize studies written up by spinal surgeons specializing in scoliosis printed in the journal "Spine." The full articles can be ordered online for a fee, or can be obtained at good medical libraries, which are often found in larger hospitals and on the campuses of medical schools. (Call ahead to see that any particular medical library is open to the public.)