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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...