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Ximena Castro

A pediatric orthopedic nurse in Morgantown, West Virginia, Ximena Castro, RN, CPN, works in a children’s hospital scoliosis clinic. She fits adolescent patients for corrective back braces and monitors their progress through regular growth checkups. Castro earned her nursing degree from Brigham Young University and writes for Biology Insights.

Can Scoliosis Cause SI Joint Pain?Bones & Muscles
How Common Is Hypermobility and What Does It Mean?Bones & Muscles
How Scoliosis Affects Daily Life Bones & Muscles
What Is Levocurvature of the Lumbar Spine?Bones & Muscles
How to Fix Minor Scoliosis Without Surgery Bones & Muscles
If My Knees Hurt, Does That Mean I’m Growing?Kids
What Degree Is Scoliosis & What Do the Numbers Mean?Bones & Muscles
Are Scoliosis Rods Permanent? And When Are They Removed?Procedures
Why Do People Get Scoliosis: Causes and Risk Factors Bones & Muscles
Should You Wear a Brace to Bed?Bones & Muscles
Can a Traumatic Accident Cause Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
Why Do My Ribs Look Uneven?Bones & Muscles
Which Shoulder Is Higher in Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Neurological Problems?Bones & Muscles
Is W-Sitting Bad for Adults?Bones & Muscles
How to Measure a Scoliosis Curve: Cobb Angle Explained Tests
Can Scoliosis Cause Abdominal Pain?Bones & Muscles
Can a Hunchback Be Fixed? Causes and Treatment Options Bones & Muscles
What Makes a Person Bow Legged? The Underlying Causes Bones & Muscles
What to Expect After a Neck Ablation?Procedures
What Is the Difference Between Kyphosis and Lordosis?Bones & Muscles
What Is Double Scoliosis? Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Affect Your Legs?Bones & Muscles
How Long Does LRTI Surgery Take From Start to Finish?Procedures
What Is Lumbar Scoliosis? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Bones & Muscles
What Is Mild Dextroscoliosis? Symptoms & Treatment Bones & Muscles
Does Scoliosis Affect Walking? How It Impacts Gait Bones & Muscles
Wedge Deformity: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Bones & Muscles
Scoliosis Chart: Cobb Angle, Severity, and Treatment Bones & Muscles
How Does Scoliosis Surgery Work? A Look at the Procedure Procedures