On May 24, WTHR aired a story about ScoliScore. Health reporter Anne
Marie Tiernon
interviewed spine surgeon Rick Sasso, MD about a
new DNA test that is now available.
This genetic test called ScoliScore AIS Prognostic Test is used to predict curve progression in patients diagnosed with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. ScoliScore utilizes a simple saliva test, collected from the patient to measure DNA markers.
Research has determined that scoliosis patients have two DNA markers - one the protects them from developing severe scoliosis and one that predisposes them to developing severe scoliosis. The lower the score, the lower the risk for curve progression. This test has been 99% predictive for children who are in the low-risk group.
To watch this interview, visit this link. For a ScoliScore fact sheet, visit this link.
Marie Tiernon
interviewed spine surgeon Rick Sasso, MD about anew DNA test that is now available.
This genetic test called ScoliScore AIS Prognostic Test is used to predict curve progression in patients diagnosed with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. ScoliScore utilizes a simple saliva test, collected from the patient to measure DNA markers.
Research has determined that scoliosis patients have two DNA markers - one the protects them from developing severe scoliosis and one that predisposes them to developing severe scoliosis. The lower the score, the lower the risk for curve progression. This test has been 99% predictive for children who are in the low-risk group.
To watch this interview, visit this link. For a ScoliScore fact sheet, visit this link.
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