Tania's Scoliosis Success Story


Photo of Tania's back.

Published on: 01/24/2012

“When I was eight years of age I was diagnosed with scoliosis which is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. I was diagnosed with scoliosis and as I grew older it got worse and so I had surgery with one of the best doctors in Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, named Dr. Shufflebarger. Until this very day I still see him for my annually visits and after undergoing surgery two years ago I can honestly say that I look and feel great and have no regrets.”

Tania - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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