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      SCOLIOSIS STORIES
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SURGICAL STORIES
 
Abbi's Story [Abbi is from Ireland and writes about her surgical experience.]
 Alesha's Story [Alesha had two surgeries back to back in 2001.]
 Ali's Story [Ali wore a brace for a few months and then had surgery in June 2003.]
 Amanda's Story [Amanda had surgery in July 2005, after wearing a brace and hating it.]
 Amber's Story [Amber is a college student that has been through two surgeries.]
 Andrea's Story [Andrea went through a few different braces before having surgery.]
 Anna's Story [Anna was initially braced using SpineCor and chronicles her surgery day by day.]
 Ashley's Story [Ashley's mom tells us about her 10 year old daughter who had fusion surgery.]
 Ashley's Story [Ashley chronicled her surgery in diary format.]
 Austin's Story [Austin's mom tells us about her son's bracing and surgical experiences.]
 Becca's Story [Becca's mom sent us this story from their local newspaper about her courageous daughter.]
 Candace's Story [Candace tells us about her diagnosis, bracing and surgery]
 Ceci's Story [Ceci was diagnosed at 7 years old and had surgery years later in September of 2003.]
 Corey's Story [Corey was one of the original SpineKIDS on our message boards.]
 Courtney's Story [Courtney tells a very emotional story about her surgical experience.]
 Emilie's Story [Emilie was diagnosed at 5 years old has had two surgeries. She includes before and after photos.]
 Emily's Story [Emily is scheduled for surgery in September 2006 and includes her "before" photos of her spine.]
 Esther's Story [Esther is from New Zealand and is almost 2 years post-op.]
 Harry's Story [Harry is a brave 9 year old who has congenital scoliosis and has had 10 surgeries.]
 Izzie's Story [Izzie was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 4. Now 17, she has had a number of surgeries.]
 Jade's Story [Jade had surgery in January 2004 and sent us a very well-written account of what she went through.]
 Jamie's Story [Jamie had surgery in March 2006 and continues to wear a brace.]
 Jesse's Story [This story about a special young boy is told by his foster mom, Punya.]
 Jessica's Story [Jessica found out about her scoliosis in 6th grade and had surgery in May 2005.]
 Jodie's Story [Jodie writes about her recent diagnosis and surgical experience.]
 John's Story [John is one of very few guys we see here on SpineKIDS. He had surgery in July 2005.]
 Kari's Story [Kari describes her surgical experience.]
 Katelyn's Story [Katelyn had surgery in July 2006 and includes before and after pictures of her back.]
 UPDATE! Kara's Story [Kara is 18 years old and recently had surgery.]
 Kati's Story [Kati had surgery in June 2004. She shares her story with photos of her time in the hospital.]
 Kayla's Story [Kayla shares her recent surgical experience.]
 NEW! Kendall's Story [Kendall's mom sent in her story and a video showing her daughter dancing after surgery.]
 Lauren's Story [Lauren is a frequent contributor to the message boards and has been through bracing and surgery.]
 Lindsay's Story [Lindsay is going for surgery in the middle of May 2004.]
 Lindsey's Story [Lindsey had surgery in the beginning of June 2005.]
 Krista's Story [Krista is a very active girl who recovered from her surgery quickly.]
 Martha's Story [Martha tells us her story from the time she first found out to seven weeks after her surgery.]
 Mihai's Story [Mihai is from Romania. She had surgery after unsuccessful bracing.]
 Miranda's Story [Miranda wore a brace and then had surgery. She explains her process and has encouraging words.]
 Molly's Story [Molly was born with a very rare 120 degree curve - the 2nd worst scoliosis case known.]
 Morgan's Story [Morgan's story is the first Scoli Story we received. Thanks Morgan!]
 Natalie's Story [Natalie writes for us from England with a well-chronicled surgery story.]
 Natalie's Story [Natalie had surgery in November 2005.]
 Rowena's Story [Rowena was born with Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis and now has written her candid thoughts as an adult.]
 Samantha's Story [Samantha had surgery in July 2006 and has a post op brace.]
 Sarah's Story [Sarah chronicles her recovery in the hospital day-by-day.]
 Sarah's Story [Sarah kept a diary of her experience during her surgery.]
 Shane's Story [Shane is a brave guy who has been through 2 surgeries to correct his curvature.]
 Shannon's Story [Shannon had surgery in July 2006 and has had some medical problems since.]
 Shannon's Story [Shannon had a brace, went to a chiropractor and recently had surgery in May 2005.]
 Tim's Story [Tim's dad sends us annual post up updates to Tim's story. Read year 3.]


BRACING STORIES
 Abbey's Story [Abbey has had a brace since Fall 2005.]
 Abby's Story [Abby is one of the youngest of our SpineKIDS and wears a Boston brace.]
 Abby's Story [Ari is 7 and her mom is waiting 6 months before committing to bracing.]
 Alyssa's Story [Alyssa is a sixth-grader who writes about when she got her brace.]
 NEW! Ann's Story [Ann just started wearing a brace.]
 Ari's Story [Ari is 12 and was diagnosed accidentally by bumping into her school nurse.]
 Atlanta's Story [Atlanta is a 14 year old who writes about her bracing experience.]
 Bailey's Story [Bailey has been wearing a brace since 2nd grade, and is likely having surgery soon.]
 Bekah's Story [Bekah has worn a few different braces over the years, but is currently in a Boston.]
 Brianna's Story [Brianna was diagnosed at 9 years old and is currently wearing a brace.]
 Caila's Story [Caila recently got her Milwaukee brace and has bravely written about her feelings.]
 Caitlin's Story [Caitlin just recently got her diagnosis and is currently wearing a brace.]
 Cassity's Story [Cassity submitted an excellent story about her Kyphosis diagnosis and bracing experience.]
  Courtney's Story [Courtney has a great attitude about her scoliosis.]
 Courtney's Story [Courtney talks about her bracing experience.]
 Emily's Story [Emily is an 11 year old with a great attitude about her 4 braces (photos included).]
 Emily's Story [Emily is in 1st grade and just got her first brace.]
 Emily's Story [Emily is an 8 year old that has a brace.]
 Emily's Story [Emily recently found out that she needs a brace.]
 Erin's Story [Erin was awaiting bracing to find out she needs surgery sooner than later.]
 Evan's Story [Evan's mom talks about plaster casting and the Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program.]
 Felicia's Story [Felicia chronicles her appointments with different specialists.]
 Hannah's Story [Hannah has been wearing a Boston brace since she was 11 years old.]
 Hailey's Story [Hailey talks about her positive surgical experience.]
 Heather's Story [An xray for pneumonia led Heather to her diagnosis of scoliosis.]
  James' Story [James' mom tells the story of her brave 5-year old and his TLSO.]
 Jairys' Story [Jairys is a young woman who wears a Boston brace with a very positive attitude.]
 Jessica's Story [Jessica is patiently waiting to have surgery in November 2007.]
 Jessica's Story [Jessica had surgery in August 2003.]
 Jordan's Story [Jordan has been wearing a brace unsuccessfully and is going for surgical consult in June 2005.]
 Julianna's Story [Julianna is a brave first grader with her first brace.]
 Julianne's Story [Julianne is a brave 11 year old who has Chiari Malformation along with her Scoliosis.]
 Katelyn's Story [Katelyn recently got her brace and shares her positive attitude.]
  Kayla's Story [Kayla writes about her bracing and is being checked every 3 months.]
 Kerriann's Story [Kerriann is a having surgery in September 2006.]
 Kolleen's Story [Kolleen is wearing a brace and waiting for her next appt.]
 Lacey's Story [Lacey's mom wrote in about her experience with her daughter's scoliosis.]
 Laura's Story [Laura discusses the surgery she went through for Chiari Malformation.]
 Leelee's Story [Leelee is a frequent contributor to the message boards who wore a brace for 4 years.]
 Lia's Story [Lia shares her amazing attitude with readers.]
 Livi's Story [Livi talks about her bracing experience.]
 Maddy's Story [Maddy is a 10 year old with a great attitude about her brace.]
 Maggie's Story [Maggie wears a brace and will know more about her prognosis in June 2004.]
 Maria's Story [Maria found out about her scoliosis last year and is now waiting for her brace.]
 Marley's Story [Marley is having success managing her curve using a brace.]
 Matthew's Story [Matthew is a brave 3 year old who's story is told by his mom.]
 Melissa's Story [Melissa was non-compliant with her brace and had surgery in June 2006.]
  Melissa's Story [Melissa is anxiously awaiting her surgery in January 2008.]
 Mia's Story [Mia has been wearing a brace since 2004.]
 NEW! Micayla's Story [Micayla has been wearing a brace since 2008.]
 UPDATE! Morgan's Story [Morgan is a 13 year old with a brace and a great attitude.]
 Nicky's Story [Nicky's mom shares her experience with her 2 1/2-year son's infantile idiopathic scoliosis.]
  Paige's Story [Paige shares her surgical experience from November 2007.]
 Rachel's Story [Rachel tells about her bracing experience and describes the casting experience really well.]
 Samantha's Story [Samantha recently found out about her scoliosis in Winter 2005 and is wearing a brace.]
  Sheridan's Story [Sheridan has a Charleston brace and is hoping for surgery.]
 Sierra's Story [Sierra is an amazing person who has Muscular Dystrophy in addition to scoliosis.]
 Sina's Story [Sina had surgery in early 2004 and has kept us up to date on her progress.]
 Sophie's Story [Sophie is a 12 year old who writes about her surgical experience in the UK.]
 Stacia's Story [Stacia was diagnosed during a school screening in 7th grade and is having surgery in July 2005.]
 Stephanie's Story [Stephanie is a 13 year old who has been wearing a brace for two years.]
  Tisara's Story [Tisara has her brace for about 6 months and has a great attitude about it.]
 Vernel's Story [Vernel lives in the Carribean and has to travel to Trinidad for treatment.]
 Wanda's Story [Wanda is scheduled for surgery in June 2006.]

 Braydon's Story [A touching chronicle of a boy's battle with congential scoliosis from infancy. His mom, Carmell, is a
     frequent visitor to the SpineKIDS Message Boards.]
 Bridget's Story [A story told from her mom's point of view.]
 Chelsea's Story [Chelsea includes some key advice that you may not hear anyplace else.]
 Corbin's Story [Corbin was born with congenital scoliosis and awaiting his first VEPTR surgery.]
 Courtney's Story [Courtney has been through both bracing and surgery and has a great attitude.]
 Iris' Story [Iris is a 19 year old female who was diagnosed with scoliosis in May 1998.]
 Kelly's Story [Kelly's got a whole site on the subject! She calls it 'Curvaceous' after her scoli experience.]
 Kristen's Story [A very well-written story of Kristen's scoliosis experience.]
 Naomi's Story [Naomi's dad Richard has kept a blog regarding his 7-year old's diagnosis and surgery.]
Nathan's Story [Nathan's mom Cara sent us before and after articles about her son's Vertebral Stapling surgery.]
 Patti's Story [Patti's story as told by her mom.]
 Stacey's Story [Stacey's writes candidly about her experience wearing a brace from age 11 - 13.]
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      REFERENCE LIBRARY
 Scottish Rite Hospital- Scoliosis [TSRHC is a leader is scoliosis research and treatments. n April 2007, researchers at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children identified the first gene associated with idiopathic scoliosis, CHD7. The medical breakthrough was the result of a 10-year study and is outlined in the May 2007 issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics.]
 LivingWithScoliosis.com [Natalie was diagnosed at 13. Now in her 20s, she has a site dedicated to helping others.]
 iScoliosis.com [A comprehensive site that is provided by medical technology company, Medtronic Sofamor Danek.]
 Scoliosis Can Be Treated - KidsHealth.org [A thorough article about scoliosis and possible treatments.]
 Scoliosis Condition Center - SpineUniverse.com [A library of articles regarding scoliosis diagnosis and treatments.]
 Scoliosis World [A link-based site that indexes many different scoliosis topics.]
 Spine-Health.com [An article called Scoliosis: What You Need to Know.]

      PATIENT ORGANIZATIONS
 Scoliosis Research Society
 The Adolescent Scoliosis Society of North America
 The National Scoliosis Foundation
 The Scoliosis Association
  Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program
 NEW! Vertebral Body Stapling Support and Information [A support website founded by three moms with children who have scoliosis and have had Vertebral Body Stapling.]

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