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sjmcphee
10-06-2003, 11:52 AM
The Future Of Scoliosis Research

Im writing in regards to a recent Scoliosis Research Society review paper I found on the SRS site.
"Review Of Biomechanics In The Etiology Of Idiopathic Scoliosis" by VJ Raso http://www.ndos.ox.ac.uk/pzs/Group_2/Raso.html

The following was taken from that paper -
"There is a growing interest in the hypothesis that the mechanical control systems responsible for maintaining an erect spine are not calibrated correctly and that this causes initial spine curvature which is then exacerbated by biomechanical factors. This possibility has biomechanical overtones but as an etiological process it is rooted in abnormalities of the central and/or peripheral nervous system.
There is little hard scientific evidence to support the thesis that idiopathic scoliosis is due to buckling of a hypokyphotic spine but there are considerable observational data."

The reason I am bringing this to your attention is because my research provides an answer to the etiology of Idiopathic Scoliosis. Indeed a Scoliotic curve pattern was created when connective tissue initially became misaligned (Original Deconfiguration). This initial assymetry in the biomechanical configuration is responsible for creating Hypokyphosis and a new dynamic system known as Connective Tissue Deconfiguration (CTD). The location of the Original Deconfiguration within the biomechanics is responsible for the individual curve pattern. The difference between a C and S curve is whether Kyphosis initially deconfigured into Lordosis, or whether Lordosis initially deconfigured into Kyphosis.
To put it simply, a scoliotic curve pattern is created when the dynamic system of tilt, slide, tilt of the verterbrae becames hypoextended against both Lordosis and Kyphosis at full stretch combined with a twisting motion that creates a deconfiguration of connective tissue. I propose that the reason why Scoliosis progresses more often in girls is a matter of mathematics of CTD, combined with the phisiological differences between girls and boys.
CTD is not only a dymamic system that allows Scoliosis to progress, it also follows a strict mathematical sequence for unlocking connective tissue in each individual curve pattern. The dynamics relate directly to the same principles that created the original deconfiguration and can be calculated.

The future of scoliosis research lies not in surgical improvements, but in completely understanding the cause and effects of its origin in order to create a treatment that can truly reverse progression non-surgically.

Fortunately, I have tracked CTD for over 5 years, from the Original Deconfiguration to Rotation and beyond. I believe I have the ability to create a "3 Dimentional Mathematical Model Of Scoliosis Progression based on CTD" but I simply dont have the anatomy software to do it.

I've tried so many times to bring my research to the attention to the Scoliosis Research Society, but to date they have never taken me seriously. Im not going to sit quietly on the sidelines anymore.
I will fly halfway around the globe to the SRS if I have to and I wont come home untill they take this research seriously.

By Scott J Mcphee :)

sjmcphee
11-18-2003, 03:35 AM
I didnt specify of what the actual crunches were.
In my research, I said there was a crunch, and then another crunch to create the original deconfiguration but I didnt specify what they were. I wanted the maths tested, so that I wouldnt have to speculate, I didnt know whether somehow the traverse process's were overlapped or whether the problem was with the facet joints, to cause the locking and unlocking. I knew it wasnt the verterbral body, or the spinious process because there is a force pulling and holding it left and right.

I have come to conclusion that it was the facet joints.
At full stretch, as far as "facet joints in motion" are concerned, its as if 1 side of the facet joint "jumped the tracks". Because there are 2 sets of connective tissue (left and right) the second crunch was an opposing movement caused and allowed by the initial. The opposing cruch occurred 3 Dimentionally diagonally. ie superior facet right, inferior facet left. 1 crunch created the concave and one crunch created the convex.

to view my research go to
http://au.msnusers.com/ScottMcPhee

Thanks Scott

Sally
02-04-2004, 11:26 AM
I have scoliosis. I have a fusion with screws 6 years ago. Now they are talking about a total back fusion. Where is the research center for new treatment for this problem. Cancer has the mayo clinic, is there one for scoliosis surgery?

Danite
08-13-2004, 02:14 PM
You would think that some form of research would be going on regarding surgery and need for surgery. I have seen so many young children have surgery for curvatures that are not severe or life threatening, that they will now live with for ever.
I received one of the first experimental surgery regarding spinal fusion in the country, my operation lasted over ten hours and I was hospitalized for over 8 months. I was in a plaster cast for almost a year with a then invented milwalkee brace, in fact I still have the old thing in the garage.
I received the surgery at four years old in 1954, no rods, no hard ware. My curvature is severe and fusion covers over 80% of my spine. I have a rotoscoliosis, spinal stenosis and of course arthirtic in my spine, not to mention over beautiful deseases of the spine. But I will not have any further surgery, I have recently applied for SSDI after working for over fourty years, and started pain medication for control of leg jerking, and tingling...etc.
But I would be interested in learning more about research, I personally feel that we jump for surgery too soon and too often.
Thanks,

LindaRacine
08-13-2004, 09:12 PM
William...

Whatever made you think that there isn't any research on scoliosis surgery? There's tons. If you'd like to see what's available, go here:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi

Then, type scoliosis surgery into the search box and click GO.

By the way, if you had a severe scoliosis when you had your surgery as a child, you almost certainly wouldn't be alive today if you hadn't had surgery. Surgery certainly isn't something that one should do if it's unnecessary, but it's saved a lot of peoples' lives.

--Linda

Danite
08-14-2004, 04:18 PM
Hi LInda,

Your right, I was rushed to the University of Michigan Hospital in 1954 because I stopped breathing and could not breath. At that time they did not know why and of course I was placed in an Iron Lung and waited further medical.
I have recently been experiencing shortness of breath from just walking or mowing the yard and let me tell you it is scary. But again I'm not ready for surgery. I do know the risk that I'am taking but again it's a personal thing. I do honestly believe that we do jump too fast too soon for some children surgery.
Thanks for the link and I will check it out.

LindaRacine
08-14-2004, 04:38 PM
Hi William...

Thanks. I'm sure that there are still surgeons who rush their young patients to scoliosis surgery. However, we know from nature history studies, which curves have a good chance of increasing significantly and which don't. Most of the surgeons with whom I've had experience don't even mention the possibility of surgery until they're relatively certain that their patient's curves are going to continue increasing.

I know that there were surgeons, especially in the 60's, who did surgery on kids with 20 and 30 degree curves. Thankfully, we just don't hear about that any more.

Regards,
Linda