When Shane's spinal curve dramatically worsened, his CHOP orthopaedic team knew it was time to act. Then COVID-19 happened. Follow his spine surgery journey.

There have been great advances in the conservative and surgical treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in the last few decades. The challenge for the ...

Jul 23, 2021 · This invention is now commonly used when diagnosing a patient with scoliosis; a doctor can see the curvature of the spine through X-ray imaging.

Your scoliosis story is unique and inspiring as you have ventured through the ups and downs of your diagnosis, treatment, and landed where you are today!

Scoliosis is a complex 3-D-deformity of the spine and trunk, so the Schroth method of treatment addresses all three dimensions by using active exercises and ...

The history of surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis reaches back about 100 years: the natural course of progressive, crippling and ...

In my early 40's I started noticing my shoulders and hips going in different directions, and I began to shrink -- eventually reaching a low of 5-ft .1-inch.

At the age of 12, Courtney was diagnosed with scoliosis. By the time she turned 17, she needed surgery. Dr. Sankar performed a posterior spinal fusion with ...