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Brain and Spine Tumors Program
The pediatric Brain and Spine Tumors Program at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC is a team of highly trained, multidisciplinary neuro-oncology specialists.
Kids and Spine Issues
Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine is curved in either an "s" or "c" shape. If caught early, it can be treated with a bracing program.
Spine Center
CHOC's Spine Center orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists offer comprehensive and advanced care for pediatric spine disorders and conditions. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Aminian, Afshin MD
Dr Aminian, medical director of the Orthopaedic Institute is an internationally recognized expert who specializes in spine surgeries and scoliosis.
Cao, Lisa A. MD
Dr. Lisa A. Cao is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who treats kids and children in Orange County.
Congenital Spinal Deformities in Children
Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine caused by abnormal vertebral development. Learn about congenital spine deformities in children.
Scoliosis Symptoms & Treatment
Find out about scoliosis along with common symptoms. Learn what the spine experts at CHOC are doing to treat scoliosis like spinal fusion, bracing and back exercises.
Scoliosis Screening for Kids and Teens
Dr. Afshin Aminian demonstrates scoliosis screening, which shows how to detect scoliosis in kids and teens and when to refer to a specialist.
7 things you should know about scoliosis
Scoliosis is the most common deformity of the spine, affecting one in 40 people, or about 7 million in the U.S. It’s even tested for in California schools.
Anorectal Malformation
CHOC pediatric general surgeons are experts in repairing anorectal malformations, including imperforate anus, in children—even newborn babies.
Orthopaedic Institute
We know children are still growing. We have the pediatric orthopedic specialists to treat their needs, including scoliosis, hip problems and muscle disease.
Tethered Spinal Cord
What is tethered spinal cord syndrome? Read about diagnosis, causes surgery and our expertise here!
Researcher Profile: Dr. Afshin Aminian
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and researcher Afshin Aminian, MD, is driven by one goal: to “give children with movement challenges a life without limits.”
Five Scoliosis Exercises for Children
Follow these five scoliosis exercises to help ease back pain and prevent the spine from curving more.
Bederman, S. Samuel MD
Dr. Samuel Bederman is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who treats children and teens at CHOC Hospital in Orange County.
My experience with scoliosis
My scoliosis was not detected in the testing I went through in middle school. I don’t know how they missed a curvature near 50 degrees, but they did. For comparison, a curve up to 10 degrees is natural in the human body.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
CHOC's board-certified neurosurgeons perform minimally invasive and complex surgeries on children with brain and spine conditions.
Basics of Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect. Neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly, are seen in seven out of 10,000 live births in the U.S.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) and Esophageal Atresia (EA)
CHOC surgeons expertly repair tracheoesophageal fistula, when the esophagus and trachea have an abnormal connection, and esophageal atresia, when the esophagus abnormally forms in two parts.
Orthopaedic Institute Research
Orthopaedic research at the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute is vital to advancing clinical care. Learn more about our researchers, treatments and programs.
Our Team of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric Specialists
The Fetal Care Center of Southern California brings together all the specialists needed to manage high-risk pregnancies.
Researcher Profile: Dr. John A. Schlechter
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and researcher John A. Schlechter, DO, runs an extremely busy sports medicine and arthroscopy practice at the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute.
Scoliosis Bracing for Children and Teens
Learn about braces for scoliosis in children treatment at CHOC. We prescribe scoliosis bracing for children and teens whose spine curves more than 25 degrees, and the patient is still growing.
CHOC Neuroscience Institute
Ranked by U.S. News and World Report, CHOC's neurology and neurosurgery specialists treat children with conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.
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