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.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of children with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
Find out what happens when a patient enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what to expect during scoliosis surgery.
Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.
After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.
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.
What to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery, specifically regarding physical changes and recovery. Suggestions for coping are included.
Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.
Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.
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 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.
Following scoliosis surgery, some teenagers may need to wear a brace. Learn about how the brace is made, and why and when it is used.
Learn what is involved in scoliosis surgery, what to expect when you are recovering and how to cope with your emotions, and your friends and family.
Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.
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.
Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
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.
Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.
This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.
After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.
Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.
