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Clinic visits after scoliosis surgery

After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.

Teens, parents, surgeons... who's thinking what?

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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.

After scoliosis surgery

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Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.

Scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature in the spine. This curve can lead to changes in your child's shoulders, ribcage, pelvis, waist and the overall shape of their back. Find information about the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis.

About scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

Arriving at the hospital for scoliosis surgery

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There are many people involved in a surgery for scoliosis. Find out about the healthcare team involved and what to expect when you arrive at the hospital.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

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When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

Scoliosis: Understanding diagnosis

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This page gives a brief introduction to the diagnosis of scoliosis. Usually a health-care professional doing a routine scoliosis check at the school will pick up on the problem, although sometimes a parent notices it first.

The scoliosis health-care team

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Learn about all the health-care professionals involved in taking care of a patient with scoliosis, including doctors, nurses and other health-care workers.

Is scoliosis surgery for you?

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Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.

Scoliosis surgery in boys

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Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

Helping your teen cope with scoliosis surgery

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Having scoliosis surgery can be a very emotionally difficult experience for a teenager. Learn about common stressors as well as how to cope with them.

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The future of scoliosis

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Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.

During scoliosis surgery

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Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

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Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

Your scoliosis surgery

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Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Scoliosis and emotional issues

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Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.

After idiopathic scoliosis surgery

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Every patient's recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect following your child’s surgery including how they will be monitored immediately after the operation, during recovery and after discharge from the hospital.

Michelle's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Scoliosis resources

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This page lists some useful websites that can help you learn more about scoliosis.

FAQs for scoliosis surgeons

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Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Decision making in the NICU

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Learn about how families and the health-care team work together to make important decisions about the care of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Computed tomography (CT) scan for scoliosis

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Computed tomography (CT) scans use a series of x-rays to create a layered image of the spine. Find out how this technique is used for scoliosis patients.

Leaving the hospital after scoliosis surgery

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Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.

What does scoliosis look like?

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There are five different curve patterns in the spines of children with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.