{"id":25,"date":"2020-09-25T08:57:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T08:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scolicare.wpengine.com\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2020-09-25T08:57:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T08:57:49","slug":"patients-juvenile-scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-juvenile-scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Juvenile Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"backgroundgradient\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-182e7729 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-c8e831a7\">Juvenile Scoliosis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0b6c58cb P1-Regular\">Juvenile scoliosis can affect children between the ages of 4 and 10 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"c_bread_crum\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-7f1c7953 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/\"><svg style=\"margin-bottom: -3px; padding-right: 5px;\" width=\"18\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M7.54916 1.45316C8.38719 0.746164 9.61281 0.746163 10.4508 1.45316L17.2008 7.1477C17.7076 7.57521 18 8.20446 18 8.86745V18.6704C18 19.6369 17.2165 20.4204 16.25 20.4204H13.25C12.2835 20.4204 11.5 19.6369 11.5 18.6704V13.6704C11.5 13.2562 11.1642 12.9204 10.75 12.9204H7.25C6.83579 12.9204 6.5 13.2562 6.5 13.6704V18.6704C6.5 19.6369 5.7165 20.4204 4.75 20.4204H1.75C0.783502 20.4204 0 19.6369 0 18.6704V8.86745C0 8.20446 0.292405 7.57521 0.799155 7.1477L7.54916 1.45316Z\" fill=\"#00B3D7\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-50f2da8e\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-fa9edf3f\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b282baa5\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-3455f55c\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Patients-juvenile-image1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer.jpg\" title=\"Patients-juvenile-image1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-6611417a\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-4865bfd1 we_are_scoliCare\">About Juvenile<strong> <\/strong>Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>Juvenile scoliosis is an idiopathic scoliosis that affects children between the ages of 4 and 10. Like other types of scoliosis it is characterised by an abnormal sideways S or C curve of the spine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juvenile scoliosis is more often seen in girls than boys. In children between the ages of 4 to 6 years the rate is fairly equal between the two sexes. However between the ages of 6 to 10 years the rate is much higher among girls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is seen more frequently than&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-infantile-scoliosis\/\">Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis<\/a>, but it is less common than&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-adolescent-scoliosis\/\">Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mild scoliosis does not usually cause significant back pain in children. However some discomfort and stiffness is not uncommon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curves tend to bend to the right in children with juvenile scoliosis, however left curves tend to have a better prognosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children with juvenile scoliosis generally have a high risk of progression of their curve. Research has shown that a large number children with this condition will worsen and require active treatment, with juvenile curves almost never resolving spontaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best chance to correct scoliosis is with early detection and treatment as they grow. This makes regular screening for&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-how-to-detect-scoliosis\/\">the signs of scoliosis<\/a>, early detection and proper management of high importance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In many cases, treatments such as&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-juvenile-scoliosis-bracing\/\">custom bracing<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scolibalance\/\">scoliosis specific exercise rehabilitation<\/a>&nbsp;are available as evidence-based treatment options for patients with Juvenile Scoliosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-497c4cc1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button c_bg_btn_all is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-3-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-case-studies\/\"><strong>Case Studies<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39470\" style=\"width: 44px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/arrow-up-outline.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-6893164f\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-efc08a13\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e4b03d3a\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-8633eb8a we_are_scoliCare\">What Causes Juvenile Scoliosis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-02a4a4b4\">The exact cause of juvenile scoliosis is unknown hence its classification as an \u201cidiopathic\u201d scoliosis. Idiopathic means \u201cof unknown cause\u201d. However, the juvenile form has similar clinical features to adolescent scoliosis and the two conditions actually have a number of the same proposed causes. This has led to juvenile idiopathic scoliosis sometime being referred to as \u201cearly onset adolescent idiopathic scoliosis\u201d.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-5ca39353\">The most widely accepted theory about the development of Juvenile and Adolescent Scoliosis is one involving genetic inheritance. Scientists believe that a set of genes that cause scoliosis may be inherited.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-b31a319d\">However, scoliosis does not always appear in subsequent generations i.e. not every child of parents who have scoliosis will develop the condition. This suggests that individuals are affected by these genes to different degrees and that other factors may be required for a scoliosis to develop.Research has uncovered several different genes on that appear to be associated with scoliosis and genetic tests that can identify these genes are currently being trialed.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-9af81399\">If you\u2019ve noticed a change in a loved one, or have a family history of scoliosis, we\u2019re here to answer any questions you may have.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-45435334\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-a6dd3e63\" alt=\"Assessment of a Juvenile Patient\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juvenile-patient-assessment-sm.png\" title=\"Juvenile patient assessment sm\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-066534fe\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b4863956\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-663628c9 we_are_scoliCare\">How is Infantile Scoliosis Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-f834e2c3\">Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis is usually first suspected by the parents of a child, who may notice uneven shoulders or hips, or one shoulder blade more prominent than the other. Examination by a health professional can also discover a juvenile scoliosis. A common test used to screen for scoliosis is called the \u201cAdams forward bending test\u201d. A scoliosis clinician will include this test as part of their full assessment at an initial consultation. ScoliCare has a free screening app called&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-free-online-check-scoliscreen\/\">ScoliScreen<\/a>&nbsp;that can assist when doing this visual assessment at home.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-806d6e51\">In this test the child bends forward at the waist until the spine is parallel with the floor, while the examiner observes the shape of the spine as it bends.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-ad11ca2c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-0dafb27c\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-f805779e\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Clinician-and-X-ray.png\" title=\"Clinician-and-X-ray\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-218d34a8\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>The main feature alerting the examiner to a scoliosis is the presence of a rib hump, which is typically seen in a thoracic scoliosis. A rib hump is where the ribs on one side protrude more compared to the other side when the child is bent forward. In some cases the scoliosis is not in the upper part of the torso but in the lower back. Therefore screening should also consist of examination of the whole upright posture including the level of the hips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When scoliosis is suspected, a careful neurological exam should always be carried out, with further investigation as needed, to ensure that the scoliosis is not the result of a neurological condition. X-Rays should also be taken standing up to give a true representation of the curve under the load of gravity. X-rays also give clear images of the bones and allow for more precise measurements of the curvature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-f5da302a\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8179f410\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-14ebb5a5 we_are_scoliCare\">Treatments for Juvenile Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs gb-tabs-f22fcba3\" data-opened-tab=\"1\" data-transition=\"fade\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__menu gb-tabs__menu-513ef8f8\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-9cd59718 gb-block-is-current\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-9cd59718\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42468\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overview-backup-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Exercise<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-e576147a\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-e576147a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42471\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/refreshing-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Bracing<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-08f39f92\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-08f39f92\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43806\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cast-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Casting<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-537cf008\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-537cf008\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42472\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/surgery-operation-surgeon-operating-room-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Surgery<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__items gb-tabs__items-f3ba1e69\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item gb-tabs__item-open\" id=\"gb-tab-item-c68eb952\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b975caa1\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1217d2d2\">In some cases of juvenile scoliosis, scoliosis specific exercise rehabilitation, such as ScoliBalance, can play a role in treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6152768b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/patients-scolibalance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ScoliBalance\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp;is a specialised scoliosis specific exercise program that is tailored to each individual patient according to their curve type, symptoms and treatment goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c087682f\">In juvenile curves between 10 and 20 degrees, there is evidence to suggest that an intensive course of scoliosis specific exercise rehabiliation may be able to make some correction or control the curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f2c4ebb4\">However once the curve is greater than 20 degrees it is usually too large for rehabilitation alone to manage, and ScoliBalance in conjunction with bracing treatment may be recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"gb-media-ad00fa95\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-exercise.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Juvenile-exercise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-exercise.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-exercise-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-exercise-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-exercise-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-93040247\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-56eb026d\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-47179360\">In some cases, small curves in younger children may be managed by a custom 3D designed scoliosis brace, worn only at night. This would be limited as an early intervention for smaller curves in younger patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e2d58604\">Larger, progressive curves may require full-time wear of a custom 3D designed over-corrective brace to help control the curve, slowing progression and delaying surgery until suitable maturity. A custom over-corrective brace offers an opportunity to work aggressively with large curves and potentially make some correction depending on the flexibility of the curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-4ec897dc\">Occasionally with juvenile scoliosis, bracing may be discontinued for one or more years, with a return to observation. As the child begins an adolescent growth spurt, they may be re-braced to maintain the previously achieved correction of the curve as they grow. For curves that continue progressing during bracing treatment, surgery may be in the patient&#8217;s best interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-83c116b8\">Specific scoliosis exercise rehabilitation, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scolibalance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ScoliBalance\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp;, may also be used in conjunction with bracing treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-1f552099\" alt=\"Juvenile Bracing Case\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Juvenile-Bracing-Case.png\" title=\"Juvenile Bracing Case\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-da15397c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8e349188\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7e2bb67d\">A small number of children have rigid curves at the time of diagnosis, which means that the spine is fixed in its abnormal position and cannot be temporarily straightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-3f024d8b\">When bracing is used following cIn such cases, the most appropriate initial treatment is serial casting, which entails that a cast be applied and changed every 6 to 12 weeks, in an attempt to gradually correct the curvature. The cast is made of plaster and is applied in the operating room under general anaesthesia, which means that the child will be put to sleep through the application process so as to minimise discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-b58089fc\">Casting treatment is followed up with bracing treatment which is needed to maintain the correction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"gb-media-b4bac2a8\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-casting.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Juvenile-casting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-casting.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-casting-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-casting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-casting-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-88737e44\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-03a00506\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-75e769b1\">Surgery is usually recommended for very large, progressive curves. Although it is preferable to avoid surgery with early treatment, in some cases, surgery may be the best option for the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f7b62883\">In juvenile cases, special rods called \u201cgrowing rods\u201d can be used in an attempt to maintain correction and allow growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-847b044e\">In this type of treatment a metal rod attached to the spine is periodically lengthened by a simple procedure. This correction without fusing the spine minimises the stunting of growth that can occur with spinal fusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-248906ac\">If the curve is large and the child is of reasonable maturity, a definitive spinal fusion may be recommended. This involves fixing rods to the spine to stop movement and may require a bone graft.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"gb-media-0bfe48ae\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-surgery.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Juvenile-surgery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-surgery.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-surgery-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-surgery-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/02\/Patients-Juvenile-surgery-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-378ab92d\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-bb74df07\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gbp-section__headline gb-text-d30a57be\">Other Types of Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-a8dc11b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-c64b1e0c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-5ffa6cbb some_practical endicons version\">\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-infantile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-adce8499\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/002-scaled.png\" title=\"002\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-juvenile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-a3b231cb\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/004-scaled.png\" title=\"004\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-adult-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-818edac0\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/001-scaled.png\" title=\"001\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-what-is-kyphosis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-83248687\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/003-scaled.png\" title=\"003\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c8f5801c iconsmain\">\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-infantile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-67d92141\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Component-1-2.png\" title=\"Component 1\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-8af0c577\">Infantile<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-juvenile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-ae5ba4a3\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Component-2-1.png\" title=\"Component 2\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-91604794\">Juvenile<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/naples-florida\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-adolescent-scoliosis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-249e9ffc\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/naples-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Component-3-1.png\" title=\"Component 3\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-efaf638c\">Adolescent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a 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