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A Mother’s Journey: Amy Szoke’s Story

Watching Ashley go through spinal fusion surgery was one of the most difficult experiences of our life. As her parents, we have always tried to protect her, comfort her and be the one who could fix anything with a hug, a talk or a bit of encouragement. But this… this…...

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Caterina Groisman’s Patient Story

Hi, I’m Caterina and I’m from Southern California. I’m 15 years old, and got diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12. At my yearly physical my pediatrician noticed a small curve in my spine as a result, she recommended that I get an X-ray....

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A Mother’s Journey: Cristine Nguyen’s Story

My daughter Kelly was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was eight years old. We just went to the doctor for a normal check-up, like always. But during the exam, he kept telling her to bend forward. He didn’t say much, but I could tell something was wrong. Then he brought…...

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Kelly Nugyen’s Patient Story

I was eight years old when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. It happened during a routine physical with my pediatrician. I still remember how many times he asked me to bend over during the Adam’s test - his voice calm, but more focused than usual. Then he pulled out a…...

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A Mother’s Journey: Lilian Karas’s Story

I was in total disbelief.  Georgia had bent forward to pick up a piece of clothing she had just changed out of.  Normally her long brown hair would cascade over her back, but this time her hair was pulled up, exposing the unevenness of her back.  Immediately, my thoughts were…...

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Sadie Rubin’s Patient Story

Hi! My name is Sadie Rubin and I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. My whole life I grew up spending long hours in the dance studio where I danced my little heart out. Whether it was stretching, conditioning, technique, or choreography I always was up for the challenge…...

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A Mother’s Journey: Jyoti Baldawa’s Story

When your child is diagnosed with something you’ve never even heard of, the world suddenly becomes a very confusing and frightening place. That was my world the day we were told our little Diya, just four years old at the time, had idiopathic scoliosis....

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Casey Blickenstaff’s Patient Story

I developed scoliosis in childhood, but I wasn’t formally diagnosed until my teenage years. Like many kids, I was prescribed a brace and told to wear it for long hours each day. I hated it....

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Sophia Finamore’s Patient Story

It was the summer going into 8th grade. My mom was driving my brother and I to the doctor’s office for our yearly checkup. Obviously, I hate visiting the doctor’s office, but I did like being reassured that I was healthy....

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Joelle Downes

Sitting in the doctor's office, I braced myself for the news. When she said those words matter-of-factly, "We’re going to need to put you in a brace. You’ll need to wear it 18-20 hours a day. It might help, but it might not," I couldn’t hold back my tears. I…...

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