Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a common health condition in older children and teens. It causes a curbe in the spine.

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General Pediatrics Practice

Find a full range of pediatric primary care services, and physicians with expertise dealing with issues affecting adolescents at Tufts Children's Hospital's General Pediatrics Practice. Learn more about the services offered and request an appointment today.
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Neurosurgery

Tufts Children's Hospital's Pediatric Neurosurgery Division in Boston uses the latest neurosurgical methods to treat diseases of the nervous system in children.
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Scoliosis and Spine Program

The Scoliosis and Spine Program is located in Boston, MA. Our experts personalize care for newborns to older adults. Learn more about the program today.
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Doctors + Care Team

Stuart V. Braun, MD
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Stuart V. Braun, MD

Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedics; Director, Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Program; Associate Residency Director; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Orthopedics, Pediatric Orthopedics
Appt. Phone: 617-636-7920
Fax #: 617-636-9107

Scoliosis and spinal deformities, pediatric hip disease, trauma and adolescent sports injuries

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Zabrina M. Shabin, MD
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Zabrina M. Shabin, MD

Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Orthopedic Surgeon; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Orthopedics, Pediatric Orthopedics
Appt. Phone: 617-636-7920
Fax #: 617-636-9107

Operative and non-operative management of pediatric orthopedic trauma and fractures, pediatric hip disease, cerebral palsy, scoliosis and spinal deformity, lower extremity deformity, clubfoot, pediatric sports injuries

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Backpack Safety: How parents can help prevent back pain

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Stuart Braun, MD, Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics, with 6-year-old patient Rachael Pavidis in Orthopaedics Clinic.

The most common spine disorders in kids

Learn more about scoliosis from Dr. Braun
Hear about an innovative approach to helping children with scoliosis from experts at Tufts Children's Hospital in downtown Boston, MA.

Straight Talk: Magic Rods Fix Spine Curvatures in Kids

Read about an innovative scoliosis treatment
Scoliosis patient Isabella King aims to ease the trauma of fellow patients by raising awareness of scoliosis and donating items to Tufts Children's.

Izzy’s story: Bent but beautiful.

Learn how she comforts others