New scoliosis treatment works without surgery

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
New scoliosis treatment works without surgery
A new magnetic device allows doctors to make adjustments to the back without surgery.

Many children treated for scoliosis require surgery to attach a metal rod to the spine that straightens the back as it grows. However, as children grow up, that rod needs to be extended and surgeries become more frequent.



A new magnetic device allows doctors to make adjustments without surgery. One doctor called it a game-changer.



Health Specialist Denise Dador has the full report in the video above.

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