June is 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

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June 1, 2017

Alexis, Scoliosis and the Blue Orchid

Beauty and imperfection aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s our differences that make us beautiful and irreplicable individuals. See how Alexis, a talented dancer who has scoliosis, recently celebrated the successful end to her treatment. Read More
February 23, 2017

Love of Dogs Helps Chuck Through Spine Straightening Treatment

Chuck Schultz is a longtime Gillette patient, athlete, and most importantly, a dog lover. Learn… Read More
April 6, 2017

Inimitable Avery: Relentless After Treatment for Scoliosis

"It was definitely a shock. I almost didn’t believe it at first. I’m a competitive swimmer… Read More
December 13, 2016

Pioneering Spine Surgery at Gillette Helps Joshua Ride a Bike

Joshua, a 10-year-old who has congenital scoliosis, dreamed of one day riding a bike. Learn about the groundbreaking surgery that straightened his severely curved spine, improving his independence and giving him the opportunity for a full childhood. Read More
June 20, 2016

From Minnesota to Alaska, Specialized Care Means Possibilities for Javier

Javier loves spending his summers in Alaska with his mom. But until recently, his family feared those visits might end. Learn how new technology is helping Javier continue his favorite summertime tradition. Read More
April 6, 2017

Inimitable Avery: Relentless After Treatment for Scoliosis

"It was definitely a shock. I almost didn’t believe it at first. I’m a competitive swimmer and athlete; I’d never really been hurt or sick in my entire life. I didn’t even know what scoliosis was." - Avery Wright
February 23, 2017

Love of Dogs Helps Chuck Through Spine Straightening Treatment

Chuck Schultz is a longtime Gillette patient, athlete, and most importantly, a dog lover. Learn how Chuck's love of dogs blossomed (and led to him becoming a dog owner!) during his seven-week inpatient stay to treat his severe spinal curvature, called kyphosis.
December 13, 2016

Pioneering Spine Surgery at Gillette Helps Joshua Ride a Bike

Joshua, a 10-year-old who has congenital scoliosis, dreamed of one day riding a bike. Learn about the groundbreaking surgery that straightened his severely curved spine, improving his independence and giving him the opportunity for a full childhood.
June 20, 2016

From Minnesota to Alaska, Specialized Care Means Possibilities for Javier

Javier loves spending his summers in Alaska with his mom. But until recently, his family feared those visits might end. Learn how new technology is helping Javier continue his favorite summertime tradition.
June 1, 2017

Alexis, Scoliosis and the Blue Orchid

Beauty and imperfection aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s our differences that make us beautiful and irreplicable individuals. See how Alexis, a talented dancer who has scoliosis, recently celebrated the successful end to her treatment.
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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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.

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