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While spinal fusion remains the gold standard to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, CHOP continues to explore new – and less invasive – treatments.
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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).
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When S.M. experienced a large growth spurt between age 11 and 12, his pediatrician noted the youth’s increased height, that the boy’s shoulders were slightly uneven and his spine noticeably curved. The physician referred S.M.’s family to the Division of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for evaluation.
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CHOP is now offering pediatric orthopaedic services to families at its Specialty Care Center in Mays Landing, NJ.
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The pandemic has disrupted the most common settings for detecting scoliosis in kids. That can make treatment more challenging.
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CHOP spine surgeons have created a framework for prioritizing spine procedures that will minimize risks and maximize good outcomes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Study led by CHOP physicians found half of pediatric patients who were screened had no symptoms, and infection rates among children varied greatly.
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New study details the ability to successfully deliver high-quality pediatric orthopaedic care via video visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Patients from various states across the country who were treated in CHOP’s CTIS, along with their families, gathered for this yearly event.