Scoliosis

• ‘Unacceptable’: Manitoba woman waits 8 years for scoliosis surgery

  Kim 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.

  Health

  Mar 12, 2025
  
• Spinal surgery delays could have long-term effects on kids in Canada: report

  The report by the Conference Board of Canada says four in 10 children have surgery after six months, the clinically recommended wait time.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2023
  
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• 9-year-old Montrealer with rare scoliosis defies all odds

  A young Montrealer whose scoliosis causes breathing difficulty has become a spokesperson for a cycling event to raise money for the Montreal Children's Hospital.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Unidentified body found in Portage la Prairie was a victim of homicide: RCMP

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2020
• Princess Eugenie purposefully chose wedding dress to show spinal surgery scar

  The princess was 12 years old when she was diagnosed scoliosis and underwent surgery. She is now patron for The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Appeal.

  Trending

  Oct 12, 2018
• Meet the Halifax doctor changing how scoliosis is treated in North America

  Dr. 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.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2018
• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2016
• Saint-Lazare family starts Go Fund Me campaign to help son with severe scoliosis

  When 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.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2016
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• Saskatoon family travels overseas for modern back brace option for son

  A 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.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2016
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• BC doctor first in Canada to use new procedure to treat scoliosis

  Until now, treating scoliosis involved inserting screws and a metal rod along a patient's spine.

  May 31, 2016