A Step in the Right Direction

A doctor in New York is in the beginning stages of a minimally invasive surgery to correct spinal deformities caused by scoliosis. The doctor, Vishal Sarwahi, M.D., Director of Spine Deformity Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, stated that he could minimize the number of incisions, x-ray exposure, and recuperation time with this new procedure. Although his control group consisted of adolescent scoliosis patients, his work seems promising. These advances in the fight against scoliosis are important, even if they are not on a grand scale. Please check out the full article at PR Newswire.

Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/ for more information.

New Initiatives with CCHMC

The Scoliosis Foundation is once again partnering with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on new initiatives involving patient care, mainframe database access for scoliosis patients & doctors, and doctor/nurse practictioner training. We are hoping to get started quickly so more detailed information to come soon!

Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/ for more information.

'One Degree at a Time' Golf Outing Update

The Scoliosis Foundation has updated the information for the golf outing to be held on August 27, 2011 at Glenview Golf Course. This information can be found on the Auction Items and Golf Info link from the outing page. Some of the updated event info includes:

$100 Golf Registration Fee includes:

• 18 holes of golf with cart
• City BBQ dinner
• Gift bag
• Entry into Longest Drive contest
• Entry into Closest to the Pin contest
• Entry for Door Prizes
• Beer - at golf course and after party
  

Extras - with cost

• Gimme/Mulligan/Throw Package $20
  

            Limit 2 per team

• $10,000 Hole In One Contest $20
  

            Limit 1 per player - played on South Course Hole #5

• Split-the-Pot

            1 for $1/10 for $5/20 for $10

• Cornhole Tournament $20 per team
  

            Played during after-party at the Century Inn

• Silent Auction Price Varies
  

            See below for detailed items - items subject to change


Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/GolfOuting.html for more information.

3rd Annual 'One Degree at a Time' Golf Outing

The Scoliosis Foundation is accepting groups for the 2011 golf outing. The outing will be on August 27, 2011 at the Glenview Golf Course. There will be food, fun, prizes, games, silent auction, and an after party at the Century Inn down the street from the golf course. Please signup via the website or send an email to andrew@thescoliosisfoundation.org. Space is limited so please confirm your group quickly to reserve your spot. Thank you for your support!

Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/ for more information.

Recap of Spinal Fusion Study

A recent return to spinal fusion patients 10 years after surgery treatment for scoliosis returned surprising results. There seemed to be very little degeneration with the spine, as well as, limited effect on balance and movement. Although this study was for scoliosis patients 21 years and younger, it provides positive results for the future. As the treatments, surgeries, and medical plans evolve and progress, scoliosis patients both young and old can find a little solace in the long lasting effects. Please find the full article here.

Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/ for more information.

NASCAR EVENT JULY 8th

Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/ for more information.

NASCAR Event July 8, 2011

Join us for a special evening of NASCAR Fun!

Ø Silent Auction of One-of-a-Kind NASCAR and Cincinnati Sports Memorabilia!

Ø Showing of the NASCAR/CMT movie “PettyBLUE” in HD on a 12 Foot Screen!!

Ø Meet and talk with the Director about the making of “PettyBLUE” !!!                                  Benefit for the Scoliosis Foundation of Cincinnati.  Event from 5:30pm to 9:00pm  – $20 donation for admittance.    100% of donations benefits educational programs for families with children fighting Infantile Scoliosis, and treatment research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.   ActionCOACH matches donations up to $20 for GrowthCLUB attendees!!!!

Location is the Oasis Convention Center - 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, Ohio

Please visit http://www.thescoliosisfoundation.org/ for more information.