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    Jan 23, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  1. Kenyan girl receives lifesaving spinal surgery thanks to OrthoIndy, St. Vincent

    A 12-year-old Kenyan girl is making remarkable progress in her recovery following an extensive, high-risk surgical procedure for a rare and severe form of scoliosis.
    A 12-year-old Kenyan girl is making remarkable progress in her recovery following an extensive, high-risk surgical procedure for a rare and severe form of scoliosis. Salma Suleman and her guardian shared details with the public about her journey to...

    Tags: Lungs and Airways, Spine, Hospitals and Clinics, Human Body, NuVasive Incorporated

    2. Nov 14, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  2. SeaWorld teams up with surgeon to create spine brace for whale

    Nation Now
    A whale with severe scoliosis obviously can't swim properly. So SeaWorld Orlando, together with local experts, teamed up to create a brace for a pilot whale with severe curvature of the spine, or scoliosis....
    3. Apr 3, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Kraft Nabisco Championship: Stacy Lewis the champion

    The Fabulous Forum
    It was a par putt that won it, a curving 11-footer needed by Stacy Lewis after her drive on the par-three 17th hole landed in the bunker. Lewis measured the putt with no expression on her face. "It's gonna die......
    4. Nov 19, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  4. Stacy Lewis digs deep for charity victory with Betsy King

    Add one more victory to Stacy Lewis’ breakout season, though it won’t count toward her LPGA totals. The Palm Beach Gardens pro teamed with Hall of Famer Betsy King to win the ISPS Handa Heroes, which paired current LPGA stars with those of...

    Tags: Arkansas Razorbacks, Social Issues, Golf, Betsy King, LPGA

    5. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Glen Burnie woman rides through adversity to strength

    Lauren Williams and her father unbox the treasure: a three-wheeled cycle, powered by the arms.
    Lauren Williams and her father unbox the treasure: a three-wheeled cycle, powered by the arms. Larry Williams adjusts the footrests and affixes Lauren's feet with Velcro straps. Lauren, 26, narrows her eyes in determination, pushes one pedal with her...

    Tags: Back Pain, College Baseball, Diseases and Illnesses, Baseball, University of Pittsburgh

    6. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  6. Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health

    <em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href=&quot;http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>
    Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com. April 29, 2013 Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...

    Tags: Vitamin D, Punishment, American Academy of Pediatrics, Diseases and Illnesses, ABC (tv network)

    7. Oct 12, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  7. A simple screening to test for Scoliosis

    It's not something schools test for any longer. And straightening out the problem can be tricky. A simple screening you can do at home may help.
    WGN News
    It's not something schools test for any longer. And straightening out the problem can be tricky. A simple screening you can do at home may help. Meghan Falconer, scoliosis patient: "I love swimming. I've been doing it since I was four." In the water she...

    Tags: Swimming, Spine, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports

    8. Sep 14, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  8. Palm Beach Gardens golfer at top of her game

    Palm Beach Gardens resident Stacy Lewis is the No. 2 ranked women's golfer in the world. Since her LPGA debut in 2009, she's won three tournaments, including two this year.
    Palm Beach Gardens resident Stacy Lewis is the No. 2 ranked women's golfer in the world. Since her LPGA debut in 2009, she's won three tournaments, including two this year. Lewis, 27, was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11 and, seven years later, had...

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Back, Golf, LPGA, Superman (fictional character)

    9. Jul 2, 2012 |Story| WPMT-LTV

  9. Symptoms of Scoliosis in Children

    Anywhere from 2% to 4% of children suffer from Scoliosis. The condition usually develops during the adolescent growth spurt and causes a curve of the spine to one direction or the other. Symptoms are not usually easy to recognize and are often caught during school screenings. &quot;You might notice one shoulder sticking up higher than the other. Or they might notice a waistline is&nbsp;asymmetric or if it's a more severe curve they might notice a child leaning to one side," says Dr. Douglas Armstrong Division Chief of&nbsp;Pediatric Orthopedics with Penn State Hershey Children&rsquo;s Hospital.
    Special Projects Producer
    Anywhere from 2% to 4% of children suffer from Scoliosis. The condition usually develops during the adolescent growth spurt and causes a curve of the spine to one direction or the other. Symptoms are not usually easy to recognize and are often caught...
    10. May 26, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Rebecca H. Snyder

    Rebecca &ldquo;Becky&rdquo; Snyder might have had cognitive and physical disabilities, but she lived life to the fullest, choosing a positive attitude and a life filled with human connections.
    janeth@herald-mail.com
    Rebecca “Becky” Snyder might have had cognitive and physical disabilities, but she lived life to the fullest, choosing a positive attitude and a life filled with human connections. “She was never, ever self-conscious in the wheelchair...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Neurosurgery, Back, Cellulitis

    11. Mar 30, 2012 |Story| Daily Pilot

  11. Penna helping Sea Kings build program

    The learning curve for joining high school softball was not difficult for Amanda Penna, who had been playing the sport competitively since age 8.
    The learning curve for joining high school softball was not difficult for Amanda Penna, who had been playing the sport competitively since age 8. But since that time, Penna also had been playing with a much different and more dangerous curve —...

    Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Back Pain, Spine, College Sports, Baseball

    12. Mar 17, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  12. Players don't let 'curveball' stop them

    CALEXICO &mdash; Two Calexico High School freshmen softball players believe athletes shouldn&rsquo;t let anything stop them from doing their favorite sport.
    Staff Writer
    CALEXICO — Two Calexico High School freshmen softball players believe athletes shouldn’t let anything stop them from doing their favorite sport. Julissa Serrano, 14, and Karla Soto, 14, were both diagnosed with scoliosis while in the...

    Tags: Back, Softball, Sports

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