Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most common spinal deformities encountered in teenagers, characterised by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine with an unknown aetiology.
More than six million people have a curvature of the spine. It's usually diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 15. and if the curvature is slight, a back brace may help. But there are cases that are ...
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Princess Eugenie has opened up about her childhood scoliosis surgery while visiting a hospital in support of patients with spinal injuries. The 35-year-old royal, a patron of Horatio’s Garden, which ...
A hospital saved John Sarcona's life as his spine was "bending by the hour." John Sarcona was only 17 years old when he was admitted to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City for ...
Under the supervision of Dr. Mazda Turel, Consultant Brain and Spine Surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, the surgery involved a ...
LITTLETON - This is the time of year when many schools will conduct scoliosis checks on students. Despite positive diagnoses being rare, roughly 3 million new cases are discovered each year, according ...
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A day of courage and recovery

Paige shares a personal milestone as she heads into scoliosis surgery, showing strength, optimism, and resilience through the ...
Faith Swaby loves the sport of running not because it provides championship glory, but because cross-country trails and tracks have become part of her lifeblood, the way she copes with stress. The ...