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A FUNCTIONAL DECOMPENSATION

EMIL HAUSER, M.D.

Arch Surg. 1937;34(6):1159-1171.

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Scoliosis may be defined as an abnormal, persistent lateral curvature of the spine with symptoms due to functional decompensation of the back.

The history of scoliosis dates back to the most ancient known civilization. The presence of the lateral curvature of the spine was familar to the ancient Egyptians. Hippocrates left a description of scoliosis and even suggested a remedy. However, the actual understanding of scoliosis has remained obscure. One of the important steps in the development of present day knowledge occurred at the time of Hessing. Hessing was a mechanical genius who made a form-fitting brace which gave sufficient support to the back so that a patient with scoliosis who wore one of these braces received definite benefit. This was the beginning of the supportive treatment for scoliosis. The opposing school developed under Ling in Stockholm. Ling had the conception of making a perfect body by developmental exercises. The . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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