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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 You Do Gymnastics with Scoliosis?
What Is Lumbar Dextroscoliosis? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What Is Reverse Scoliosis? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Is Dowager’s Hump Permanent, or Can It Be Reversed?
Is Pectus Excavatum Dangerous? Health Risks & Concerns
Can Scoliosis Cause Ribs to Stick Out?
Does Scoliosis Cause Rib Pain? The Connection Explained
Can You Crack Your Back With Scoliosis?
What Is Sigmoid Scoliosis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Can Scoliosis Put You in a Wheelchair?
Can a Curved Spine Be Straightened?
Is Wry Neck (Torticollis) Contagious?
Can Scoliosis Cause Headaches and Neck Pain?
What Is Minimal Scoliosis? Signs, Causes, and Outlook
What Is Structural Scoliosis? Causes and Signs
What Does a Normal Neck Curve Look Like?
What Degree of Scoliosis Requires Surgery in Adults?
Can You Weight Lift With Scoliosis?
Are Knock Knees Bad? When to Be Concerned
Is Dowager’s Hump Hereditary? Exploring the Causes
What Is Degenerative Scoliosis? Causes and Treatment
Can Scoliosis Cause Tailbone Pain?
Can Scoliosis Cause Heart Palpitations?
How Is Scoliosis Named? From Its Origin to Curve Type
Is 30 Degree Scoliosis Bad? Health Risks & What to Do
Can Scoliosis Cause Hip and Leg Pain?
What Does a 50-Degree Scoliosis Curve Look Like?
Can Kyphosis Be Cured? Correction and Treatment Options
Can Bad Posture Actually Cause Scoliosis?
Can Scoliosis Cause Neck Pain? Explaining the Link