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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 Make Your Stomach Stick Out?
Does Back Pain Stunt Growth in Children and Teens?
Does Pectus Carinatum Go Away on Its Own?
Can Scoliosis Cause Nausea?
Can Scoliosis Cause Numbness in Legs?
Can Scoliosis Stop You From Growing?
Can Scoliosis Cause Piriformis Syndrome?
How Tall Would I Be Without Scoliosis?
What Is Thoracolumbar Scoliosis? Symptoms & Causes
Can Degenerative Disc Disease Cause Scoliosis?
Can Scoliosis Cause Costochondritis?
Can a Dowager’s Hump Be Corrected?
What Is the Best Back Brace for Spondylolisthesis?
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Scoliosis?
What Is Rotatory Scoliosis? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Why Can’t I Sit Criss Cross Applesauce?
Why Do Some People’s Legs Bend Backwards?
Does Scoliosis Affect Balance?
Why Aren’t My Fingers Straight?
Can Scoliosis Cause Sciatica? Symptoms & Treatment
Why Can’t I Sit Criss Cross?
What Does Swayback Mean? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
How to Sleep Comfortably With a Scoliosis Brace
What Does 10 Degree Scoliosis Look Like?
How to Measure Scoliosis at Home and in the Clinic
Why Am I Shrinking in Height at 16?
What Does Moderate Scoliosis Look Like?
Do You Wear a Back Brace After Spinal Fusion?
How Does Scoliosis Affect the Nervous System?
Is Coffee Bad for Scoliosis?