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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis. The curve is 19 degrees, and I have read that it could worsen with time. Will she need to wear a brace? Or is surgery ...

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 ...

Scoliosis is a daunting prospect for any child. Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, explains the complexities of scoliosis, from initial detection by a pediatrician through available treatment ...

It’s not unusual for children to complain about back pain or posture-related issues during their teenage years. In fact, it becomes more common when they start to grow rapidly. But when a child’s ...

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 ...