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Ximena Castro Page 9

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.

What Is the Difference Between Kyphosis and Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
Do Back Braces Help Scoliosis? The Science Explained Bones & Muscles
When Is Kyphosis Surgery Worth It? What to Consider Bones & Muscles
Which Side Should You Strengthen for Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
What Is Pectus Excavatum Deformity?Bones & Muscles
Do Scoliosis Braces Work for Adults?Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Vagus Nerve Damage?Brain & Nerves
Can Scoliosis Cause Shoulder Pain? The Connection Explained Bones & Muscles
What Is a Dowager’s Hump? Causes and How to Fix It Bones & Muscles
When Is Scoliosis Surgery Necessary?Procedures
Can You Do Gymnastics with Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
What Is Lumbar Dextroscoliosis? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Bones & Muscles
What Is Reverse Scoliosis? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Bones & Muscles
Is Dowager’s Hump Permanent, or Can It Be Reversed?Bones & Muscles
Is Pectus Excavatum Dangerous? Health Risks & Concerns Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Cause Ribs to Stick Out?Bones & Muscles
Does Scoliosis Cause Rib Pain? The Connection Explained Bones & Muscles
Can You Crack Your Back With Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles
What Is Sigmoid Scoliosis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Bones & Muscles
Can Scoliosis Put You in a Wheelchair?Bones & Muscles
Can a Curved Spine Be Straightened?Bones & Muscles
Is Wry Neck (Torticollis) Contagious?Bones & Muscles
How Long After Scoliosis Surgery Can You Walk?Procedures
Can Scoliosis Cause Headaches and Neck Pain?Bones & Muscles
What Is Minimal Scoliosis? Signs, Causes, and Outlook Bones & Muscles
What Is Structural Scoliosis? Causes and Signs Bones & Muscles
What Does a Normal Neck Curve Look Like?Bones & Muscles
What Degree of Scoliosis Requires Surgery in Adults?Bones & Muscles
What Is Halo Surgery? Procedure and Recovery Procedures
Can You Weight Lift With Scoliosis?Bones & Muscles