patient stories

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…...

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…...

My name is Jaimie and I am currently 20 years old. I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age fourteen in the middle of eigth grade. When I first found out the news while sitting in the doctor’s office, I was devastated, heartbroken, and confused. I wasn’t even sure what scoliosis…...

My name is Piper, I am 14 and I was diagnosed with scoliosis. I didn’t know what that was until I was in 6th grade when I found out that I needed surgery for my severe scoliosis. I wasn’t scared because I knew that it would correct my spine but…...