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Condition
Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ScoliosisThe 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.
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News
Announcing Groundbreaking Research Collaboration with Genome Insight, Inc. for Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/10/Genome-Research-CollaborationProject aims to unravel the genetic etiology of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) to revolutionize diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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News
Shriners Children's Enhances Scoliosis Care with Brace Compliance Program: Tracking Technology Boosts Patient Outcomes
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/12/Scoliosis-Care-Enhanced-With-Brace-ComplianceThe Brace Compliance Program was designed by Shriners Children’s to improve patient care and health outcomes of individuals diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis through the objective measurement of TLSO brace wear times.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt 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.
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Podcast
Understanding Scoliosis in Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Understanding-Scoliosis-in-ChildrenDr. Purnendu Gupta explains scoliosis in children and variety of treatments available.
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Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis 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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Patient Story
Julia’s Scoliosis Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Julia-Scoliosis-JourneyDiagnosed with severe scoliosis when she was 6, Julia found care at Shriners Children’s Northern California that helped her to pursue her dreams.
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Patient Story
Family Finds Perfect Fit for Daughter's Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Family-finds-the-perfect-fit-for-daughters-scoliosis-careShriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu's health care team attends to teen's scoliosis so she can continue living out her dreams without limits.
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News
Summer Heat May Reveal Signs of Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Be-Spine-AwarePediatric spine surgeons at Shriners Children's are encouraging parents to be spine aware during National Scoliosis Awareness Month.
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News
Speaking of Scoliosis and Spine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/07/Speaking-of-Scoliosis-and-SpineScoliosis 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.
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