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Rebuilt Spine Gives Teen Confidence
Tony gained confidence (and three inches in height!) after undergoing an intense, 12-hour surgery to correct his forward and sideways spinal curvatures.
This 8-Year-Old Doesn't Allow His Diagnosis To Define Him
William “Trey” Clark had more intense medical procedures in his first week of life than many do in a lifetime.
The Most Reliable Way To Know if You Have Osteoporosis
There are no symptoms for osteoporosis until something breaks. If osteoporosis is so dangerous, so common, and so silent, how can we know if we have it?
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Scoliosis: What Parents Need To Know
Scoliosis is a disorder in which the spine curves sideways. This usually looks like a “C” or “S” shape. The most common type is called adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and this typically shows up between the ages of 10 and 15.
Good News About Back Pain: It's Often Temporary
At some point in life, almost everyone will experience some degree of back pain. In fact, it’s one of the top reasons for hospitalization and the second leading cause of missed work.
Back Pain Remedies: What Works, What Doesn't
Chances are, you or someone you know suffers from back pain. So what should you do when back pain strikes? Learn more about popular back pain remedies and which symptoms signal that it’s time to see a spine specialist.
The Evidence for Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a 5,000-year-old healing practice used to treat such diverse conditions as pain, digestive problems, respiratory disorders, anxiety, depression, headaches and migraines. Is there a place for this ancient approach in modern medicine?
State-of-the-Art Scoliosis Surgery Gives Youngster Freedom to Try Anything
Meet Noel, a 12-year old with VATER syndrome who is riding horses and running again, thanks to new technology that is making pediatric spinal surgeries easier and safer to do.