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Idiopathic Scoliosis

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-Scoliosis

The most common type of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis is as individual as each child. The care team at Shriners Children's, with their extensive experience, is with you every step.

News

Announcing Groundbreaking Research Collaboration with Genome Insight, Inc. for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/10/Genome-Research-Collaboration

Project aims to unravel the genetic etiology of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) to revolutionize diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Podcast

Understanding Scoliosis in Children

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Understanding-Scoliosis-in-Children

Dr. Purnendu Gupta explains scoliosis in children and variety of treatments available.

Specialty

Spine & Spinal Cord

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-Cord

At Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.

female patient using crutches in therapy gym

News

Summer Heat May Reveal Signs of Scoliosis

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Be-Spine-Aware

Pediatric spine surgeons at Shriners Children's are encouraging parents to be spine aware during National Scoliosis Awareness Month.

Doctor discussing scoliosis with a male patient who is sitting on exam table

News

Speaking of Scoliosis and Spine

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/07/Speaking-of-Scoliosis-and-Spine

Scoliosis is a common condition that affects many children and adolescents. Our extensive podcast series will give you a look into the spine and spinal cord care at Shriners Children’s Chicago.

Podcast

Infantile Scoliosis Mehta Cotrel Casting

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/Infantile-Scoliosis-Mehta-Cotrel-Casting

Podcast with Purnendu Gupta, M.D., on our extensive spine care and serial casting for infantile scoliosis.

Patient Story

Family Finds Perfect Fit for Daughter's Scoliosis Care

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Family-finds-the-perfect-fit-for-daughters-scoliosis-care

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu's health care team attends to teen's scoliosis so she can continue living out her dreams without limits.

Podcast

Travel Tips for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/12/Travel-Tips-for-Juvenile-Idiopathic-Arthritis

Linda Wagner-Weiner, M.D., MS, and Cathy Schroeder, RN, BSN, discuss travel tips with children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Treatment

Scoliosis Specific Exercises

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-Exercises

Scoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.

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