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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.

Are Scoliosis Rods Permanent? And When Are They Removed?
What to Expect After a Neck Ablation?
How Long Does LRTI Surgery Take From Start to Finish?
How Does Scoliosis Surgery Work? A Look at the Procedure
How Is Scoliosis Fixed? Bracing, Surgery & More
Is Scoliosis Surgery Dangerous? What the Data Shows
Can Surgery Fix Scoliosis? What to Expect
When Is Scoliosis Surgery Necessary for Adults?
How Long Does a Hip Pinning Last?
What Is a Spica Cast and When Is It Used?
Does the Vacuum Bell Work for Pectus Excavatum?
Can Surgery Fix Scoliosis?
How Does Scoliosis Surgery Work?
Can You Bend Your Back After Scoliosis Surgery?
Does Scoliosis Surgery Make You Taller?
Is Scoliosis Surgery Safe? Risks and Long-Term Outcomes
When Is Scoliosis Surgery Necessary?
How Long After Scoliosis Surgery Can You Walk?
What Is Halo Surgery? Procedure and Recovery
What to Expect After Scoliosis Surgery?
What Is a Pelvic Brace: Types, Uses, and Considerations