Spinal fusion surgery has long been the gold standard for treating severe scoliosis. But pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Akron Children’s have been finding success with a new surgical technique that holds the promise of preserving the child’s spinal range of motion. This could make a difference for future participation in dance, gymnastics, diving, cheerleading and […]
Akron Children’s encourages parents to screen for scoliosis while applying sunscreen
On Aug. 10, Akron Children’s hosted a SpineScreen event at the Beachwood Aquatic Center. With more than 100,000 new pediatric cases of scoliosis identified each year in the U.S., Akron Children’s has turned one form of protection into a new form of prevention by encouraging parents to check for signs of scoliosis when applying sunscreen […]
Hybrid surgery helps Sydnee’s scoliosis
Sydnee Everhart of Lisbon, Ohio loves marching band and archery. But she’s taking it easy this summer while she recovers from surgery to correct scoliosis. Scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side cure in the spine. Sydnee’s mom, Jennifer, noticed the S-shaped curve in January 2024. Sydnee got an X-ray the next month, which showed her spine […]
Ahead of the curve: Spinal tethering surgery helps gymnast recover from scoliosis
Mady Sirlouis, age 11, is a bit of a frequent flier – adept at both back handsprings and trips to Akron Children’s for frequent broken bones. “She breaks a bone every year,” said her mom, Autumn, “She’s broken both arms and both legs multiple times, but that doesn’t stop her from doing back flips and […]
Despite his physical challenges, 19-year-old is fulfilling his dream of harvesting America’s vast farmlands
Cooper Meshew has certainly had his ups and downs in his 19 years but, right now, he is up – way up in the seat of a John Deere row crop tractor in Valentine, Nebraska. Cooper, who was diagnosed at age 10 with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), a degenerative nerve disease, checked off a “bucket list” item […]
Local girl spreads joy and awareness through her YouTube channel
Born with Prader-Willi syndrome, a complex genetic condition that affects many parts of her body, Sabrina Hart, age 10, hasn’t let it slow her down. The 4th grader at Green Intermediate School is a cheerleader, swimmer and equestrian among other things. No stranger to Akron Children’s, Sabrina has been a patient of orthopedic surgeon Dr. […]
