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Kerry Katona diagnosed with life-changing spinal condition disorder scoliosis

Kerry Katona has revealed she's been diagnosed with scoliosis after being in crippling pain which left her bed-bound as well as cancelling a string of work commitments

Daily Mirror

Girl waiting five years for scoliosis surgery 'could not breathe at times'

The teen's spinal curvature deteriorated from 30 to over 135 degrees in the five years it took for her to get a spinal fusion surgery

Dublin Live

Heavy bags bad for kids' backs

Carrying a heavy school bag every day can cause spinal problems among children and worsen scoliosis, medical experts said, as they recommend limiting such bags to no more than 10% of a kid's weight.

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ASOS shoppers praise retailer for featuring model with scoliosis scar

ASOS shoppers have been pleased to see the online retailer take an inclusive stance, following an inclusive fashion shoot featuring a model with a visible scoliosis scar

Daily Mirror

Understanding Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves and deviates sideways.

Bangkok Post

Newcastle student to take on running challenge after her younger sister was treated for curved spine

Alexia O’Rourke's younger sister Freya was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2020

Chronicle Live

Scots girl with rare spinal condition saved from paralysis thanks to Edinburgh surgeons

Elise, eight, was born with congenital scoliosis and kyphosis, which is when the spine fails to form properly in the womb.

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Scottish schoolgirl with rare condition able to walk thanks to hero Edinburgh doctor

Little Elise, eight, was born with congenital scoliosis and kyphosis which is when the bones in the spine don't form properly in the womb and is present from birth.

Edinburgh Live

Barbie scoliosis doll praised by woman born with curved spine who wishes she had one as a girl

Alis Kingston said she felt insecure when she looked at her 'wonky body' in the mirror

Wales Online

Barbie doll maker to produce first-ever disabled doll with scoliosis that has back brace

Barbie doll maker Mattel is due to release its first ever disabled doll, with the famous toy's little sister Chelsea having scoliosis and coming with her own back brace in an effort to normalise the condition and celebrate inclusion

Daily Mirror

Barbie makes history with new scoliosis doll

Barbie has become more diverse since she was created more than 60 years ago

Manchester Evening News

Barbie releases first-ever doll with scoliosis

The new Chelsea doll has spine curvature and a back brace

The Independent UK

Young Co Down GAA star to undergo life-changing spinal surgery next month

Nine-year-old Ollie Farrell was diagnosed with Juvenile Scoliosis back in 2016

Belfast Live

Fair City star Ryan Andrews reveals scoliosis struggles

Ryan, 29, will next be seen in the panto Olly Polly and the Beanstalk at the 3Olympia Theatre

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Mum 'burst out crying' after visit to physio

Kate said her 'life's just completely changed' since her diagnosis

Belfast Live

"It’s a miracle he is still with us": Mum launches birthday card appeal for son with scoliosis

Wendy Haren is hoping to have as many cards sent to her son Patrick on his 20th birthday as possible

Irish Mirror

Health chiefs warned 'gloves will come off' if scoliosis operations for kids are cancelled

'We will give them the chance to prove that the operations will happen – but if there are any more delays, the gloves will come off'

Daily Mirror

Awkward bridesmaid mix-up with Sarah Ferguson at Princess Eugenie's wedding

Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in Windsor on October 12, 2018. Their day was packed full of memorable moments - including when one royal bridesmaid asked The Duchess of York a funny question

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Menopause causes scoliosis - what you can do about it

The condition can affect women as much as anyone else

Daily Mirror

Teen's prom dress dream comes true after three years in back brace to fix curved spine

Olivia Sheldon, now 16, had to wear the support for 23 hours a day after being diagnosed with scoliosis before being allowed to take it off in May as her spine was perfectly straight – just in time for prom

Irish Mirror

Family devastated after girl has scoliosis surgery cancelled for second time as no hospital bed available

Brianna Phelan, eight, is one of three children who are on the urgent list for the surgery

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This innovative scoliosis brace 'grows' with its wearer

This year's James Dyson Award winner builds on a brace design that's barely been updated since the 1950s.

Irish Mirror

'Shock' decision to axe life-changing spine operations for children with scoliosis blasted by campaigners

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has been urged to intervene by award-winning campaigner Christine Terry and the Scoliosis Advocacy Network branded the controversial move to axe the ops as shocking

Dublin Live

Temple Street Children's Hospital cancels operations for children with scoliosis

The decision to delay procedures may affect over 30 children currently on waiting lists

Dublin Live

I overcame my childhood illness to win Miss Dublin 2022

Inspirational Tallaght woman, Katie O'Connor, never let her condition drag her down

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