Corum was diagnosed in the sixth grade. Mom had to push the doctors to look into it further. The majority of people who have scoliosis are female. Approximately 10 percent of the United States population has scoliosis. A recent survey showed Vanguard's record at eight percent.
Treatment is needed if the condition progresses.
Berryhill helped start the research at Scottish Rite Hospital. As a result, Berryhill helped pave the way for a new type of operation. This procedure can take anywhere from two to eight hours. Corum's surgery lasted three and a half hours. Different factors determine whether the patient needs surgery.