Bracing for Scoliosis: Who Needs It and How It Works

by 28177pwpadmin | May 19, 2026 | Scoliosis, Treatment Trends

Bracing is the cornerstone of non-surgical management for moderate scoliosis in skeletally immature patients. When used correctly, it’s one of the most effective tools available to prevent curves from progressing to surgical thresholds, but its success depends...

Common Myths About Scoliosis — Debunked

by 28177pwpadmin | May 18, 2026 | Dr. Hariharan, Scoliosis, Treatment Trends

Scoliosis is surrounded by misinformation – some of it harmless, some of it genuinely harmful when it leads families to delay diagnosis or pursue ineffective treatments. Here are the most common myths we encounter in practice, and the evidence-based truth behind...

How Scoliosis Is Diagnosed: What to Expect in Your First Visit

by 28177pwpadmin | May 1, 2026 | Cebrebral Palsy, Dr. Hariharan, Prader-Willi, Scoliosis, Treatment Trends

Getting a referral to a pediatric spine surgeon can feel overwhelming, especially if your child just had a school screening flag something, or your pediatrician mentioned a curve for the first time. Knowing what to expect at your first appointment takes a lot of the...

What Is Scoliosis? Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help

by 28177pwpadmin | Apr 6, 2026 | Featured, Scoliosis, Treatment Trends

Scoliosis is one of the most common spinal conditions affecting children and adolescents, yet it’s frequently missed until the curve has already progressed. If you’re a parent wondering whether your child’s uneven shoulders or crooked posture is...

Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for Scoliosis: A Motion-Preserving Alternative to Fusion

by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Scoliosis, Treatment Trends

Watching your child grow up healthy and strong is every parent’s wish. So, when a diagnosis of scoliosis – a curvature of the spine – enters the picture, it’s natural to feel concerned and seek out the best possible treatment. Traditionally, severe scoliosis in...

SMA, Muscular Dystrophy, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta – Spine Care, Orthopedic Interventions, and Long-Term Support

by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Treatment Trends

Some of the most challenging conditions in pediatric orthopedics are those intertwined with systemic or genetic disorders. In this post, we will discuss three such conditions – Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscular Dystrophy (MD) (focusing on Duchenne/Becker...