Research and Breakthroughs What Happens to Scoliosis After a Tether Breaks? April 12, 2024 New data shows that 50% of patients who underwent vertebral body tethering for scoliosis had curve progression after their tether broke. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Spinal Fusion Linked to Higher LIV for ‘Tweeners’ With Scoliosis July 31, 2024 A first-of-its-kind study finds that surgical strategy impacts the lowest instrumented vertebra in children ages 8-11 with scoliosis. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs What Should Be the Lowest Instrumented Vertebra in Early Onset Scoliosis? July 21, 2023 A new study spotlights the importance of lowest instrumented vertebra selection for patients with early onset scoliosis. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Curve Size Predicts Success of Limited Fusion for Congenital Scoliosis January 18, 2024 A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study finds that limited fusion is most successful in children whose preoperative curves are less than 50 degrees. Read more
Our Patients After Surgery, Cai Stands Straighter—and Stronger September 15, 2021 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 Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Fracture Risk Is Low After Femoral Osteotomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy October 19, 2023 Study finds that only 1 in 50 children with cerebral palsy experience a periprosthetic fracture after a femoral osteotomy. Read more
Our Patients Spinal Fusion Surgery Takes Athena to New Heights October 23, 2024 Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a middle schooler instantly grew 2 inches after the curve in her spine was straightened out. Read more
Advice From Our Experts Which Nonsurgical Treatments Help Adolescent Scoliosis? October 1, 2024 A pediatric spine surgeon at CHLA shares what parents should know about scoliosis bracing, the Schroth method and more. Read more
Research and Breakthroughs What Are the Barriers to Access to Pediatric Gait Analysis? October 19, 2023 A CHLA study finds that children with HMO insurance face an average delay of nearly two months to receive authorization for gait analysis. Read more