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Sophia Perez

My name is Sophia Perez and I had spinal fusion surgery on June 13, 2018. I’d like to say my life changed that day. I was diagnosed when I went for a well check up at the age of 8 with my pediatrician, Dr. Mark Ginsburg. I went for an…...

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Ella Glassman

My name is Ella Glassman.  I am a 13 year old girl from Davie, Florida. I am a friend, a daughter, a sister and a Girl Scout. I have many accomplishments I am proud of including being recognized as one of 50 Kids of Character in my county, serving as…...

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Sydney Borchardt

My name is Sydney Borchardt and I am 13 years old.  I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis at my 10 year old well-child checkup.  I didn’t even know what scoliosis was at that time.  My parents just told me the doctors were going to monitor my back.  Six months later,…...

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Maria Chiara Feadda

My name is Maria Chiara Faedda, from Italy. I am now 37 years old. I was diagnosed scoliosis when I was 11, and that was when I received my first brace. I was supposed to wear it most of the day, the only exceptions were lunch, dinner and while sleeping.…...

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Shae Smith

2018 Miss Springfield Outstanding Teen When most girls are excited about new fashion trends and shopping in the junior section for clothes, there are a group of girls that struggle with body image and confidence due to Scoliosis.  Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. It can affect people…...

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Children Spinal Health: Avoid back pain and injuries from heavy backpacks

August 13, 2018 By: Carlos Amezcua from KUSI News, San Diego Dr. Peter Newton, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Rady Children’s Hospital visited the studio to share some information about how kids can avoid back pain and complications from heavy backpacks. Dr. Peter Newton is chief of the division of Orthopedics…...

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Postoperative Motion Study

  By: Emma Rooholfada, Student Writer   Research in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) has progressed substantially in recent decades. However, researchers and patients still have many unanswered questions regarding the different treatment methods and their effects. The Harms Study Group (HSG) currently has many studies that need more resources. One…...

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SSSF 3rd Annual Power Over Scoliosis Family Educational Program was a SUCCESS!

Families from all over Southern California and throughout the nation, gathered on June 2, 2018, for a day of learning, camaraderie, and fun, at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego! 197 people attended this year’s Power Over Scoliosis program! From MD’s to RN’s, orthotists and industry sponsors, researchers and parent…...

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Give BACKS Hope

In San Diego, over 100,000 individuals have scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine affecting people of all ages, from infancy through adulthood. The majority of those affected however, are adolescents. Since 2008, the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation (SSSF), headquartered in San Diego, has supported families impacted by spine disorders…...

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Marisa Gelbart

Hi everyone, my name is Marisa Gelbart and I’ve been a part of the Setting Scoliosis Straight team for a little over a year now. However, besides being a part of Setting Scoliosis Straight, I’ve been mentoring people of all ages that will be having a spinal fusion surgery. While…...

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