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Scoliosis in Adolescents: The Best Chance to Avoid Surgery & the Best Treatment, the First Time

Jan 25, 2022

While spinal fusion remains the gold standard to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, CHOP continues to explore new – and less invasive – treatments.

MRI Innovation at CHOP Lauded by Two Leading Scoliosis Organizations

Feb 3, 2021

Two recent papers from the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) were recognized with awards by the International Congress of Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS).

Expanded Orthopaedic Services Now Available in South Jersey

Dec 11, 2020

CHOP is now offering pediatric orthopaedic services to families at its Specialty Care Center in Mays Landing, NJ.

Scoliosis: Early Detection Matters

Oct 20, 2020

When scoliosis treatment is delayed, spine curvature can advance and make treatment more challenging.

CHOP’s Division of Orthopaedics Makes Rapid and Successful Transition to Telemedicine Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

May 28, 2020

New study details the ability to successfully deliver high-quality pediatric orthopaedic care via video visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pioneering Innovations in Orthopaedic Spine Care

Jan 31, 2020

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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Research Developed by CHOP Team Published Online by Public Library of Science (PLOS) One

Mar 25, 2019

The study examines methods used to detect spinal differences and ways to improve current care.

Case Study: 4-Year-Old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

Feb 6, 2019

Using dynamic MRI to accurately assess function and a novel treatment approach can dramatically change clinical outcomes in patients with complex chronic disease and can alter expectations and disease progression.

Dynamic Lung MRI: Powerful Imaging Study Available Exclusively at CHOP

Feb 5, 2019

A revolutionary technique called dynamic lung MRI (dMRI) allows clinicians to visualize the lungs as they move inside the body.

Fetal CT showing sagittal view of single anomalous vertebrae

Early Confirmation of Spine Deformities Improves Prenatal Counseling

Feb 1, 2018

With unparalleled level of expertise in prenatal diagnosis of spine deformities, our team is able to more accurately predict a child’s prognosis, explain the long-term impact, and discuss potential treatment options after birth.