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Scoliosis affects millions worldwide, yet it often remains misunderstood.

7
million

Americans are living with scoliosis (2-3% of the population).1

Girls are

8x more
likely

to progress to a magnitude that requires treatment.2

10-15
years old

Primary age for the onset of scoliosis.1

Treatment can help. 

Scoliosis is sometimes treated with observation or bracing. Sometimes corrective surgery is advised. 

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Meet Josephine 

Josephine is Medtronic's scoliosis patient mascot. She's here to help patients and families like you navigate your scoliosis journey. Check out her resources to learn more about how to not let scoliosis stand in the way.

Hi, I'm Josephine!

"I have scoliosis and I'm waiting for an operation to make it better. If you have scoliosis, or you know someone else who does, check out my handy guide to learn more about what scoliosis is, how doctors can treat it, and more!"

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The information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always consult your doctor or other qualified health provider about your medical condition and available treatments.

1

National Scoliosis Foundation, June 2007.

2

Source file: www.scoliosis.org/nsf2/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ScoliMediaGuide_9June3.pdf(opens new window)

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