As part of a five-year study, the researchers discovered new potential disease-influencing genes in 419 Texas families with confirmed IS diagnosis. The two additional genes are CHL1 and DSCAM, which play a role in the neurologic and spinal systems. The findings will allow the medical community to form a new hypothesis explaining the cause of scoliosis and serve as a tool for further research, according to the release.
Read the release about research into scoliosis.
Related Articles on Scoliosis:
8 Stories Affecting Scoliosis Treatment
The Implication of SCOLISCORE on the Future of Scoliosis Treatment: Q&A With Dr. Kenneth Ward of Axial Biotech
Dr. Robert Rovner: 3 Points on a New Technique for Better Outcomes in Scoliosis Surgery
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
