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Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a middle schooler instantly grew 2 inches after the curve in her spine was straightened out.

A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study finds that limited fusion is most successful in children whose preoperative curves are less than 50 degrees.

New data shows that 50% of patients who underwent vertebral body tethering for scoliosis had curve progression after their tether broke.

A new study spotlights the importance of lowest instrumented vertebra selection for patients with early onset scoliosis.

A first-of-its-kind study finds that surgical strategy impacts the lowest instrumented vertebra in children ages 8-11 with scoliosis.

Diagnosed with a severe form of scoliosis, Cai needed surgery. Read how pediatric orthopedic experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles used magnetic growing rods to straighten—and strengthen—his

Marta, a patient in the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center and a proud Junior Ambassador, has raised more than $50,000 for CHLA through ice skating exhibitions and more.

Study finds that more osteotomies lead to more curve correction—without increasing complications—for children with early onset scoliosis.

An orthopedic oncologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shares the challenges—and keys to success—for this rare and complex surgery.