Your child’s treatment depends on the cause of their back pain. Your child's provider may suggest a variety of treatment options: Your child’s appointment will take place in an exam room. Our ...

Kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. The upper part of the spine normally has a C-shaped curve. Kyphosis causes rounding of the upper back, or a hunchback. Kyphosis typically affects the ...

Pediatr Health. 2009;3(5):451-456. The examination of the spine itself includes observing overall alignment of the spine as viewed from behind the patient. The spine should be exposed with the patient ...

Amid a shortage of specialists, APRNs should be knowledgeable on how to complete a brief joint exam in the primary care setting. Increasing the competency of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs ...

Undetected spinal fractures can cause damage of the spinal cord and lead to adverse neurological outcomes. A recent study on a pediatric cohort has shown that noncontiguous spinal injuries are often ...

From findings on prior authorization delays in spine patients to new insights on pediatric spine care, here are seven key studies to know so far in 2026. 1. Carlsmed’s aprevo implant for lumbar spine ...

A scoliosis exam allows doctors to see whether the spine has a curve. People with scoliosis can have a single curve, creating a “C” shape, or a double curve, creating an “S” shape. Scoliosis exams are ...

Pediatric spinal deformities may be present at birth or may occur afterwards. Some of the most common deformities include pediatric scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolysis. Pediatric scoliosis is of ...