Scoliosis
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‘Unacceptable’: Manitoba woman waits 8 years for scoliosis surgeryKim Hughes-Tardiff says she can't work or travel and lives in chronic pain because of her scoliosis. She's been on a wait-list for surgery since 2017.HealthMar 12, 2025
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Spinal surgery delays could have long-term effects on kids in Canada: reportThe report by the Conference Board of Canada says four in 10 children have surgery after six months, the clinically recommended wait time.HealthSep 25, 2023
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9-year-old Montrealer with rare scoliosis defies all oddsA young Montrealer whose scoliosis causes breathing difficulty has become a spokesperson for a cycling event to raise money for the Montreal Children's Hospital.CanadaJun 6, 2023
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Unidentified body found in Portage la Prairie was a victim of homicide: RCMPPolice are asking for help identifying a body found in Portage la Prairie last month. The death is now being investigated as a homicide, police say.CrimeJul 10, 2020
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Princess Eugenie purposefully chose wedding dress to show spinal surgery scarThe princess was 12 years old when she was diagnosed scoliosis and underwent surgery. She is now patron for The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Appeal.TrendingOct 12, 2018
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Meet the Halifax doctor changing how scoliosis is treated in North AmericaDr. Ron El-Hawary is the first and only surgeon in North America to perform a new and less-invasive surgery that gives children suffering from scoliosis a new lease on life.CanadaJul 26, 2018
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Saint-Lazare family ready to remortgage house to fund son’s scoliosis surgery in U.S.The Bastide family tried to get Quebec's medical insurance to cover the surgery, but they could not meet the requirement of having two spinal cord experts to sign off on the procedure.CanadaNov 13, 2016
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Saint-Lazare family starts Go Fund Me campaign to help son with severe scoliosisWhen Scott de la Bastide was diagnosed last June with severe scoliosis, it came as a massive surprise. It meant an invasive surgery was in his future.CanadaNov 5, 2016
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Saskatoon family travels overseas for modern back brace option for sonA Saskatoon family says they've used their savings in order for their son to have the best care and modern technology related to back braces.HealthOct 5, 2016
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BC doctor first in Canada to use new procedure to treat scoliosisUntil now, treating scoliosis involved inserting screws and a metal rod along a patient's spine.May 31, 2016
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