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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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Tania Richard

My name is Tania Richard. I am 21 years of age and live in Miami, Fl. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 8 years old and have been seen by Dr. Shufflebarger ever since. Great doctor by the way. I had upper and lower back surgery about two…...

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Veronique

On July 30th of this year, I underwent surgery for my scoliosis. This was my first surgery ever, so needless to say, I was very nervous and afraid. My surgeon, Dr. Stefan Parent, really reassured me that I would be okay. This helped me trust him with my surgery. The…...

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Stacie

It all started when I had a 25 degree curve. By the time it was close to 50 degrees, I didn’t like the way my body looked. After meeting with Dr. Shah and discussing a spinal fusion, I knew I had to have the surgery. It was the best decision…...

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Ryan

My name is Ryan, and I’m now sixteen years old. In June 2006 I was diagnosed with scoliosis because my pediatrician had concerns about my spine. The x-rays showed that I had a pretty big curve starting in the thoracic section of my spine. My family and I were shocked…...

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