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When S.M. experienced a large growth spurt between age 11 and 12, his pediatrician noted the youth’s increased height, that the boy’s shoulders were slightly uneven and his spine noticeably curved. The physician referred S.M.’s family to the Division of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for evaluation.
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CHOP orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Ganley talks to NBC News about how remote learning can contribute to repetitive stress injuries in kids.
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The pandemic has disrupted the most common settings for detecting scoliosis in kids. That can make treatment more challenging.
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CHOP spine surgeons have created a framework for prioritizing spine procedures that will minimize risks and maximize good outcomes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New study details the ability to successfully deliver high-quality pediatric orthopaedic care via video visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2019 was a year of great strides for the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency. Read about new research projects and efforts to improve outcomes for children with chest wall/pulmonary and spinal deformities.
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Recent advances from the pediatric Spine Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia include neural monitoring, intraoperative navigation, dedicated spine teams, opioid reduction efforts, vertebral body tethering and more.
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A CHOP researcher has identified spinal patterns in younger children that may predict later scoliosis—and may open the door to the first-ever methods to prevent that condition.
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The study examines a recent breakthrough in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in children.
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Recent advances in non-surgical scoliosis treatment hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis.