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patient stories

Patient Story: Riley Sullivan

In the first year of my life, I was diagnosed with a rare bone dysplasia which manifested itself in my spine. Later identified as Kyphoscoliosis Kozlowski type, I had a severe curve both in the lumbar and thoracic region of my spine creating an “S” shaped spine. The prognosis was…...

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Patient Story: Lauren Damico

My name is Lauren D’Amico Ozga and I’m a NJ Native and Ms. New Jersey! Here is a little bit more about me and my scoliosis journey: I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 10 which means I was starting the 5th grade....

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Patient Story: Kaisa Virolainen

When I was seven years old, my mother noticed something on my back. When I bent down, the right side of my back stayed higher, forming a small hump. My mom took me to a school nurse in my hometown in Finland. From there, we were directed to the local…...

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Patient Story: Ermioni Charalampopoulou

For me, it all started in 2008 when I was 10 years old. I went in for an appendectomy and for the pre-op testing, I was required to get a chest X-ray. That is when I got diagnosed with scoliosis. The journey for me though began a year later....

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Patient Story: Diana Hochberg

My name is Diana Kayla Hochberg, born during the Baby Scoop era. In 1965, while on a back-to-school shopping trip, my father noticed that I wasn't standing straight and became deeply concerned. This observation led to a consultation with a pediatrician, who then referred us to a specialist in New…...

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Patient Story: Béatrice F

My name is Béatrice Frenette. I am 23 years old, reside in British Columbia Canada, and recently graduated from University with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and Theatre. Scoliosis defines a large portion of who I am, how I grew up, how I function, and how I make…...

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Patient Story: Claire S

Starting from the beginning in 2012 I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Looking back then, I had no idea I had it. I was never in pain, but maybe that was because I was so young. I am sure I was super crooked, but my parents always assumed I was standing…...

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Patient Story: Audrey J

Hi, my name is Audrey Ju, and I am 17 years old from Orange County, California. It has been nearly two years since I completed my three year-long bracing treatment journey. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was eleven years old, and two years later I was prescribed a…...

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Patient Story: Sage S

My story echoes many others I’ve seen; I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 11. My pediatrician pointed out my spinal curve to my mom, and in a way, it felt all too familiar. My older brother, Forrest, was born with scoliosis....

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Patient Story: Megan K

Every year my school district requires a physical from a pediatrician. Here, they do all the basic measurements and tests necessary to ensure I am healthy. At my physical for the start of middle school (sixth grade),...

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