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Education

This handbook about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis was written for you from the experiences and ideas of people who have travelled this road ahead of you, and it was written for you—to guide you as you start your journey.

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Patient Stories

Each patient who has spinal surgery has a unique story to tell. Click below to read inspirational stories from patients who have had spinal surgery and now wish to share their success with others.

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AIS & Pregnancy

We are so excited to announce our brand new post-surgery AIS pregnancy study! We are beginning fundraising and research effort today! Click on the button below to learn more.

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Grateful Patients

Kathy Ricciardi is a 20 year old patient of Alfred I. duPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware. She was diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis when she was 10 years of age with a 22 degree spinal curvature.

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Online Store

Our effort to raise funds to support scoliosis research allows us to continue to advance scoliosis treatment for patients worldwide. By purchasing our products you will be supporting our research and further helping us help children with scoliosis.

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Research

The HSG is a collaborative cohort of distinguished surgeons worldwide who perform comprehensive, multi-center prospective research studies. The group’s sole purpose has been the advancement of treatment for children and adolescents with spine deformity.

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Who are we?

The Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation formally known as Harms Study Group Foundation is a not-for-profit established in 2008. Its purpose is to enable fundraising efforts by the Harms Study Group membership to further support and advance techniques in the treatment of spinal deformities in children and adolescents.

The Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation is in its infancy. This initial campaign establishes a solid financial bedrock and provides momentum for future growth. The current impact on improving patient outcomes through the Harms Study Group research efforts has been significant. The group's work, though impressive, is certainly not complete.

The surgeons who devote their time to the Harms Study Group remain focused on its commitment to be internationally recognized for the highest quality published research on new spinal deformity surgery techniques. There are, however, many more questions than answers, and spinal deformities continue to affect the lives of many young people who can and should have a chance at a better life.

Latest News & Events

20 May
New Patient Story - Veronique B.
On July 30th of this year, I underwent surgery for my scoliosis. This was my first surgery ever, so...
20 May
New Patient Story - Andrea Saposnik
My name is Andrea, and I am  44 years old.  I am a professional singer and voice teacher...
14 May
Dr. Crawford Lifetime Achievement
lifetime achievement award At the 10th Annual Health Expo for the Center for Closing the Health Gap...
03 May
2012 Annual Report
Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation and the Harms Study Group have accomplished A LOT in 2012. We...
30 Apr
New Patient Story - Alyssa Burns
  Hi. My name is Ali, and I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was thirteen. My scoliosis was...
05 Apr
New Patient Story - Amanda Kupiec
Amanda KupiecOne of the most common questions spinal fusion patients are asked is how their surgery...