Rick Sasso, MD

Recently I was interviewed by Anne Marie Tiernon, health reporter from WTHR, about a new genetic test – ScoliScore AIS Prognostic Test. This new test predicts curve progression in patients diagnosed with mild adolescent scoliosis (AIS) with 99% accuracy.

This test measures patient’s saliva for specific DNA markers. Research has identified two genetic markers in patients with scoliosis. One DNA marker may predispose a patient to developing severe scoliosis (28 markers – progressive genes), and the other (25 markers – protective genes) may protect the patient from severe spinal curve progression. The ScoliScore analyzes these genetic markers and provides a score. The lower the score – the less risk of the patient’s curve progressing.

This test is indicated for Caucasian males or females who have been diagnosed with mild scoliosis, that are between the ages of 9 – 13. For a fact sheet on this test, visit this link. To see the WTHR news / spinal wellness story, visit this link.

This new test is available at Indiana Spine Group. For information, please call our office at (317) 228-7000.