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Kathleen Sharp

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Madison Wallace

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Jenna DeCarlo

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis (skoe-lee-OH-sis) is a deformity of the spine which results in a rotation and curve of the spine.

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Trauma Program

The trauma team includes experts in orthopaedic surgery, working closely with emergency department physicians to assess and prioritize multi-injury issues.

Specialty

Center for Comprehensive Spine Care

The Center for Comprehensive Spine Care at Nationwide Children's manages care for children of all ages, as well as adults with pediatric spine conditions and deformities. We provide evaluation and treatment for all spinal conditions, including back pain, spinal injuries or trauma, developmental deformities, degenerative disorders and more.

Condition

Kyphosis

Kyphosis is the natural curve of the upper back (thoracic) area of the spine. In the extreme curves, the spine looks like a “hunchback.” Some excessive curves can be passed on by parents. Some are brought on from bad posture, while others can develop from a disorder.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophies (SMA) are a group of genetic (passed down by parents) diseases that affect motor neurons (nerve cells) in the spinal cord, causing the weakening of voluntary muscles (muscles that you control).

Condition

Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele

Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, which is a problem with the spinal cord or the structures that cover it.