Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.
A BRUE is a brief event occurring in an infant younger than 1 year of age that may involve a change in breathing, colour, tone and responsiveness. Learn about what a BRUE is and when investigations may be considered.
Information to help teens understand the history of managing hemophilia.
Learn about what your child should expect when preparing for scoliosis surgery, including a pre-surgery teaching session, X-rays, clinical photos, blood work and other imaging tests.
When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care.
Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.
Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.
Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that can start in bone and sometimes soft tissue. It is most commonly found in children, teens and young adults. Learn about the signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.
Flexible flatfeet is a common condition that represents a normal foot type and does not typically need treatment. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.
Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.
Some children are born without a thumb. In a procedure called pollicization, doctors can reposition the index finger to make it work like a thumb.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for focal epilepsies in children.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
A three-sentence health summary is a short statement about your health history, treatment and concerns. Learn how to create your own three-sentence health summary.
Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Learn about cardiology treatment teams, which focus on treating children with heart conditions. The specific role of each team member is discussed.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
This page gives a few statistics on how many teens may need additional surgery in the future. It describes why additional surgery may be required. It gives an idea of what to expect in terms of medical follow-up as the teen gets older.
A blocked tear duct stops the flow of tears from the eye down into the nose. Learn how a blocked tear duct can be treated.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.
