When Your Child Has Scoliosis: Symptoms & Treatments

• Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
• June 23, 2023
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The future for a child diagnosed with scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically occurs just before puberty, can feel uncertain.

As a parent, you want answers to your questions about scoliosis and how it can affect your child's development. Here's what ...

A Better Way to Correct Severe Scoliosis in Kids?

• HealthDay Reporter
• Cara Murez
• January 4, 2022
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Young patients with early-onset scoliosis, a dangerous curvature of the spine, have two options for surgery, but a new study finds one of the procedures results in fewer complications.

For 8- to 11-year-olds, growth-friendly surgery that allows the spine to continue grow...

Watch Their Backs -- Don't Overload Those Schoolbags

• HealthDay Reporter
• Cara Murez
• September 21, 2021
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After more than a year at home, children are heading back to classrooms across the country. But they're also toting heavy bags on their backs again.

A backpack that fits properly -- and is not overloaded with binders and books -- will help prevent injury.

"Wit...