What is Scheuermann’s Disease?

10. Prognosis for Scheuermann’s Disease

The severity of the disease determines the prognosis. Mild forms of Scheuermann’s disease seldom require any bracing therapy or surgery. In fact, most people who have the disease report no quality-of-life issues or ongoing pain. Some adults diagnosed with Scheuermann’s, who report having back pain most of their lives, are unaware they have the disease until an older age. These days, research focuses on the use of stem cells to treat the symptoms associated with Scheuermann’s disease, osteochondrosis, and degenerative disc disease.