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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.

Daily Record

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.

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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

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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

Dublin Live

Mum 'burst out crying' after visit to physio

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

Liverpool Echo

"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

Belfast Live

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'

Irish 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

Daily Mirror

Menopause causes scoliosis - what you can do about it

The condition can affect women as much as anyone else

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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

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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

Daily Mirror

Princess Eugenie sent hidden message by refusing to wear a veil at her wedding

Princess Eugenie chose not to wear a veil with her dress so that she could send a specific message about a cause which is close to her heart

Wales Online

Teen with scoliosis wears backless dress at prom to proudly show her scar

A teenager wore a backless dress to her prom to bravely show her scoliosis scar in hopes of inspiring others.

Chronicle Live

Specially-made halo is a 'dream come true' for boy, 4, as he undergoes life-changing scoliosis treatment at the RVI

Kyle Brookes is just 4. A brand new device helps him get up and about - and undergo lifechanging scoliosis treatment - at Newcastle's RVI.

Daily Record

Brave Scots schoolgirl diagnosed with major spinal condition after mum spotted problem on slip-and-slide

Molly McFarlane was just 12 when she was referred to doctors after her shoulder appeared to be 'sticking out' while playing in the back garden of her Edinburgh home.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh 12-year-old diagnosed with spinal condition after playing on slip-n-slide

Molly McFarlane underwent major spinal surgery after she was diagnosed with scoliosis aged just 12, and has now raised thousands for the charities that supported her and her family.

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