Kristin Smith, CO, is the lead orthotist of the OPS spinal orthotics team, and has worked at Gillette for nearly 20 years. When it comes to scoliosis, her relationship with the condition is both professional, as well as deeply personal. Read our conversation with Kristin below.

Gillette Children's, Micah Niermann, MD, is the new medical director and part of the leadership team steering Gillette through some challenging times as the COVID-19 pandemic has a big impact on all health care organizations. He says now, more than ever, Gillette is essential to the patients we serve.

"I realized, for the first time, that I was shooting straight. Due to my scoliosis, I'd been overcompensating." Erika, a basketball player, gained confidence after surgery to correct her spinal curvature.