Scoliosis is an abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. In scoliosis, the vertebrae curve to one side and rotate or twist. This can make it appear as if you are leaning to one side. The curve of ...

For many children with scoliosis, bracing is a crucial intervention that can avert the progression of spinal deformities. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, outlines how braces are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Low-density vs. high-density spinal fusion constructs achieve similar curve correction and outcomes for ...

Tampa, Florida (June 18, 2025) June marks Scoliosis Awareness Month, a time when Shriners Children’s shines a light on a spinal condition that affects thousands of children and adolescents across the ...

Larry Hopkins and his 16-year-old daughter Maddie remember the moment a doctor told Maddie she had scoliosis. "I'll never forget the look on her face," Larry says. "Her bottom lip stuck out and she ...

St. Louis, Mo. (June 23, 2025) Scoliosis is a relatively common orthopedic condition that affects anywhere from 6 to 9 million kids across the United States. In the last three years, Shriners Children ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. For most teenagers, a scoliosis diagnosis means wearing a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — If you feel like hitting the beach this weekend with the kids and want a free scoliosis screening, this is the weekend to do it. Akron Children’s Hospital will be at Edgewater Park ...

Galveston – Reyna Rankin, a young patient diagnosed with scoliosis, and her mother, Dayna, recently shared their journey about the importance of early detection and treatment options available at ...