Spine Program Patient Stories
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Bracing for Early-onset Scoliosis: Annie’s Story
Bracing has helped decrease the curvature in Annie's spine from scoliosis and delay surgical intervention.
Early-onset Scoliosis in an Infant: Tristan’s Story
Diagnosed with early-onset scoliosis at 5 months old, Tristan was treated with serial body casting, an innovative therapy that gradually straightens spinal curves.
Idiopathic Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion: Jillian’s Story
Just one year after having spine surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to correct scoliosis, Jillian Payne was walking the runways as a professional model in New York City.
Idiopathic Scoliosis: Gina's Story
A back brace kept Gina's idiopathic scoliosis in check for years until a growth spurt at age 15. That's when her family sought surgical help from spine experts at CHOP.
Non-operative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Lindsay’s Story
Six years aftter being confined to a back brace to treat extreme scoliosis, Lindsay is now a sophomore with a successful clothing line that has generated thousands of dollars in support of scoliosis research.
Overcoming a Crooked Spine — Spine Surgery for Scoliosis Takes Aspiring Cheerleader from the Sidelines to Stardom
Tori's parents feared that surgery for Tori's worsening scoliosis would end her beloved gymnastics cheerleading career but the CHOP Orthopaedics team got her back into award-winning form.
Scoliosis: Courtney’s Story
At the age of 12, Courtney was diagnosed with scoliosis. By the time she turned 17, she needed surgery. Dr. Sankar performed a posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation that allowed Courtney to get back to dancing and compete nationally eight months after surgery.
Severe Infantile Scoliosis and Rib Fusion: Jonathen’s Story
An innovative device, developed by one of CHOP’s world-renowned surgeons, gave Jonathen’s family hope for a better future.
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome and Congenital Scoliosis: Keegan's Story
Born with severe chest and spine deformities, Keegan's future looked dim until his parents found Robert M. Campbell, MD, and the innovative VEPTR device he created.
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome and Early-Onset Scoliosis: Salma's Story
Diagnosed with severe scoliosis and thoracic insufficiency syndrome, Salma traveled from the Middle East to Children's Hospital for life-saving VEPTR treatment.