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3D Spinal Models Improve Surgical Planning and Execution
Riley Jones, 14, was born with three extra vertebrae that caused a sharp angular deformity of the spine and compressed ...
The Pros and Cons of Vertebral Body Tethering for Scoliosis
Scott Luhmann, MD, has expertise in a variety of procedures to treat scoliosis including vertebral body stapling, tethering and resection. ...
Stress Fracture Prevention | A Guide for Parents and Athletes
We are right in the middle of the fall season of sports. Athletes started hard in August and have been ...
Nerve Surgery Leads to Remarkable Recovery After Boating Accident
It was a perfect, sunny Memorial Day weekend on a private lake near New Florence, Missouri, when Ashton Yates, 11 ...
First Patient With Fontan Fenestration To Undergo Spinal Fusion At St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Julia Wynne has dealt with a wide variety of medical issues with fortitude and grace since the day she was ...
Osteosarcoma In A 10-Year-Old: Saving Will’s Arm
When Will started complaining about his arm hurting and a lump formed in the area of his left proximal humerus ...
Youth Sports Specialization
Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery ...
What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Even though it sounds a bit ominous, Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that causes pain and swelling below ...
Turn Up the Heat with Exercise
As the weather changes and there is less opportunity for outdoor play, make plans for more indoor exercises to keep ...