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New Ways to Treat Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) without Surgery
Advances in non-surgical scoliosis treatment hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine Researchers Report High-Throughput Variant Re-Classification for Alagille Syndrome Disease Gene
Findings will help provide more accurate diagnoses to families.
Q&A with Binita M. Kamath, MBBChir, MRCP, MTR
CHOP’s new Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition shares her vision for the department’s future.
The Latest in Liver Research: 2022
Active research at the Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center.
Liver Disease in Children
Research in the lab and at the bedside offer new hope for young patients with biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome and other chronic liver disorders.
How to Safely Return to Play After Pandemic Lockdowns
After a year of pandemic lockdowns, high school athletes are getting injured. The Philadelphia Inquirer asked CHOP experts for advice on how to safely return to play.
Multidisciplinary Approach Leads to Better Outcomes in Treating Infants with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
CHOP case study demonstrates advantages of drawing on multiple medical specialties, including orthopaedics, neurology, and occupational therapy, when treating brachial plexus birth injuries.

Common Ballet Injuries in Adolescents and Teens
It takes a lot of practice to make ballet look effortless. Young dancers whose bodies are still growing should take steps to avoid training injuries.

Not Just Splashing Around
Lynne Ellis shares how the Trisomy 21 Program’s Pool Group has changed her daughter Hazel's outlook and improved her functional skills.

“Me Voy!” Simple Devices Bring Movement, Play and Exploration to the Dominican Republic
Physical therapists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia traveled to the Dominican Republic with gently used wheelchairs and walkers to help children with physical disabilities.