Raising Scoliosis Awareness: Detection and Treatment Insights

Can Scoliosis be ever missed in a growing child? The answer is Surprisingly YES! In my practice, I have seen kids presenting with gross spinal deformity; obvious scoliosis being missed and discovered accidentally by the child or parent in teenage. Despite being a potentially treatable condition, scoliosis often goes unnoticed until it becomes more pronounced. …

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A first of its kind and a challenging surgical procedure!

    'The story' An 8-month old baby with failure to thrive, weighing just 5.3 kg was initially evaluated by Dr. Ann Agnes Mathew (Paediatric Neurologist, Rainbow Hospitals, Bangalore) for delayed developmental milestones. The baby had no head control and had weakness with diminished movements in the left hand and right leg. The initial step towards …

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