Spine Awareness Month
June is scoliosis and spine awareness month and we're raising awareness of #kidsspinehealth!
Whether you or someone you know has a condition that affects the spine, or you're just starting to learn more about conditions affecting the spine, you'll find inspiring videos and patient stories, useful resources, and more.
Pioneering Spine Surgery Helps Joshua Ride a Bike
Patient Stories
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June 11, 2020How Joshua Surprised Dr. Guillaume and Almost Made Him Cry
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and a good time to revisit some of the…
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March 28, 2018Not Just Brothers, Best Friends
Everyone knows at least one iconic duo. There are Batman and Robin, Mario and Luigi,…
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June 1, 2017Alexis, Scoliosis and the Blue Orchid
Beauty and imperfection aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s our differences that make us beautiful and irreplicable…
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June 30, 2020Inimitable Avery: Relentless After Treatment for Scoliosis
"It was definitely a shock. I almost didn’t believe it at first. I’m a competitive athlete;…
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June 4, 2020Erika Comes Back After Spinal Fusion
"I realized, for the first time, that I was shooting straight. Due to my scoliosis,…
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Explore Spine Resources
Explore Spine Research at Gillette
Our spine research focuses on long-term outcomes in patients who have idiopathic scoliosis and on scoliosis associated with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions.
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What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. This is a common condition that can leave the spine looking like an “S” or a “C,” rather than a straight line down the back.
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What is Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-lye-sis) is a stress fracture that occurs in one of the vertebrae in the spine. Spondylolisthesis (spon-dee-low-lis-thee-sis), occurs when the stress fracture weakens the bone so much that the vertebra shifts out of place.
Scoliosis Resource Group on Facebook
This Scoliosis Resource Group provides support and information to people who have scoliosis and to their families. All members of the community can come together to pose questions, celebrate achievements, share advice and provide support to one another.
Understanding Scoliosis Infographic
