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Ximena Castro Page 10

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 Knock Knees Bad? When to Be Concerned Bones & Muscles
Is Dowager’s Hump Hereditary? Exploring the Causes Bones & Muscles
What to Expect After Scoliosis Surgery?Procedures
What Is Degenerative Scoliosis? Causes and Treatment Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Tailbone Pain?Bones & Muscles
How to Use a Scoliometer for Scoliosis Screening Tests
Can Scoliosis Cause Heart Palpitations?Bones & Muscles
What Is a Pelvic Brace: Types, Uses, and Considerations Procedures
How Is Scoliosis Named? From Its Origin to Curve Type Bones & Muscles
Is 30 Degree Scoliosis Bad? Health Risks & What to Do Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Hip and Leg Pain?Bones & Muscles
What Does a 50-Degree Scoliosis Curve Look Like?Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Chest Tightness?Heart & Lungs
Can Kyphosis Be Cured? Correction and Treatment Options Bones & Muscles
Can Bad Posture Actually Cause Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Vertigo? The Link Explained Brain & Nerves
Can Scoliosis Cause Neck Pain? Explaining the Link Bones & Muscles
Are Flared Ribs Genetic? The Role of Genetics and Posture Bones & Muscles
Why Is My Neck Straight and Not Curved?Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Sciatica? The Connection Explained Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Pinched Nerves? Symptoms and Treatments Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause a Herniated Disc?Bones & Muscles
Does Walking Help Scoliosis? Benefits & Proper Technique Bones & Muscles
What Is Pigeon-Toed? Causes, Concerns, and Outlook Bones & Muscles
Does Scoliosis Affect Height and Can Treatment Help?Bones & Muscles
Does Swimming Help Scoliosis? Benefits and Considerations Bones & Muscles
What Does a Normal Elbow Look Like?Bones & Muscles
Are There Growth Plates in Your Back?Bones & Muscles
What Are the Causes of Levoconvex Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
How Can Scoliosis Cause Pelvic Pain?Bones & Muscles