Several studies have shown that ESIs can be effective in avoiding or delaying surgery. While spinal injections do not correct the spinal curvature caused by scoliosis, they can relieve the ...
Typically as you get older, your scoliosis progresses and gets worse,' she explained. 'When I was 14, my curvature was probably maybe 15 or 20 degrees. 'By the time I had spine surgery ...
A UK study found more than 80% of 80 SMA type 1 children on a DMT had scoliosis or other abnormal spinal curvature needing ...
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 ...
The multidisciplinary program will provide comprehensive care for children with complex neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions. Physicians with the pediatric orthopedic program are also part of the ...
Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery restored Diana Little-Day’s ability to stand and live pain-free after five years of debilitating scoliosis-related pain and failed procedures.
Two teenagers who received care at Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield reflect on falling in love as patients nearly 30 years ago.
The Spine Research Foundation, the non-profit, funds spine surgeries for people whose families cannot afford them ...
Beckett’s journey began with what seemed like normal aches and pains, sore knees, back pain, and fatigue. However, as her father Ken Beckett recalls, ...