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Patient Story: Ava Lee

March 23, 2022 Patient Stories

Hi, my name is Ava Lee, I am 17 years old, and I’m from Connecticut. I’m a visual artist and I love to work with colored pencils. My journey began when I was first diagnosed with scoliosis at nine years old....

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Patient Story: Noel Anderson

February 9, 2022 Patient Stories

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 11, completely unaware of how much my life would change from that moment....

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Scoliosis Spokesperson: Lorali Diaz

February 1, 2022 Scoliosis Spokesperson

When I was in the 8th grade, I remember getting ready to go to dance class and while standing in my leotard, my mom noticed my right shoulder blade was oddly sticking out. She came over and tried pushing my shoulder blade in and saw a difference in the profusion…...

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Michael O’Brien’s Memorial Research Fund

December 8, 2021 Memorial Research Fund

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Patient Story: Mitchell Z

November 8, 2021 Patient Stories

When I was 14, I spent weeks preparing for a surgery that would change more than I was ready for. I had been standing a bit off since I was about 8, never seeing the issue with it....

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Surgeon Spotlight: Nick Fletcher, MD

November 3, 2021 Surgeon Spotlight

Most important things in my life are my wife and kids. They ground me and keep me happy and sane. I grew up in Rhode Island and still find Hazards beach my place of peace and relaxation....

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Patient Story: Adriana L

October 15, 2021 Patient Stories

I was diagnosed when I was 5 years old at my yearly check up with my pediatrician. My doctor told me to go visit a specialist so that they can monitor my spine and make sure that it was not progressing rapidly....

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Scoliosis Spokesperson: Leah Roddenberry

October 14, 2021 Scoliosis Spokesperson

When I was in the 8th grade, I remember getting ready to go to dance class and while standing in my leotard, my mom noticed my right shoulder blade was oddly sticking out. She came over and tried pushing my shoulder blade in and saw a difference in the profusion…...

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SSSF Staff Spotlight: Daniel Ludwick

October 13, 2021 SSS Staff Spotlight

I was born and raised in San Marcos, CA until moving to Santa Barbara for college. After graduating from UCSB, I moved back down to Oceanside, CA where I currently live. My mom works in sleep medicine as a Nurse Practitioner and my dad is a retired science teacher....

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Surgeon Spotlight: Harry Shufflebarger, MD

October 8, 2021 Surgeon Spotlight

Dr. Shufflebarger enjoys fishing with his wife very much and they like to go as often as possible. One of their favorite pastimes is to go blue water fishing and catch Blue Marlin....

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