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Courtney & Heidi Rone

November 12, 2019 Patient Stories

Watch this interview video from Courtney and her mother Heidi talk about their experience with scoliosis and Power Over Scoliosis events. Thank you Courtney and Heidi for all you do for the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation! To read more about Courtney’s journey with scoliosis, Click Here!...

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Tanya Krueger

July 25, 2019 Patient Stories

Watch this inspirational video from Tanya Krueger and learn how she didn’t let scoliosis take over her life! Thank you Tanya for sharing your incredible journey with the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation community!...

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Sophia Perez

June 11, 2019 Patient Stories

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

June 11, 2019 Patient Stories

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

April 30, 2019 Patient Stories

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

March 20, 2019 Patient Stories

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

February 27, 2019 Patient Stories

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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Marisa Gelbart

March 14, 2018 Patient Stories

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

October 10, 2017 Patient Stories

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

October 10, 2017 Patient Stories

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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