HOUSTON But for decades, if doctors found a curve in the spine, there was only one option: surgery to put rods in child's back to straighten the spine. But now, there's something brand new: staples.

Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, doesn't just occur in children. It is not often diagnosed, but it is common in older adults with arthritis. Patients suffering from scoliosis often require surgery ...

Three million new cases of scoliosis are diagnosed each year. Many people can function without surgery but for those who need it, fusion surgery can limit mobility in the spine. Now, there’s a new ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A teenager has reunited with the doctor who restored her ability to move through a groundbreaking surgery tested in Philadelphia. This updated procedure for children with ...

More than six million people have a curvature of the spine. It's usually diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 15. and if the curvature is slight, a back brace may help. But there are cases that are ...

Vertebral body tethering is a surgical treatment option for scoliosis in growing children whose scoliosis — or spine curvature — continues to progress despite wearing a brace. FOX31's Christine Noel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...