This year, the Barbie brand is continuing its mission of inclusivity with the introduction of a new Chelsea doll. This time Barbie’s 7-year-old little sister wears a back brace and has scoliosis.

Scoliosis braces aim to prevent curves in the spine from progressing. There are different types. Learn more about scoliosis braces here.

With over 100,000 children diagnosed with scoliosis each year in the U.S,* the new doll – featuring curvature in the spine and a removable back brace – was made to be reflective of what kids ...

According to Samdani, that all-in-one approach–where scans, braces, and surgical treatment are all handled by one system–is critical for scoliosis treatment.

When 10-year-old Savannah Murdock saw the S curve of her spine on an X-ray, she saw an opportunity instead of a challenge, ...

Mattel, the makers of Barbie, has introduced its first-ever doll with scoliosis. The toy company has launched its new Chelsea doll, who is Barbie’s little sister, with a curved spine and a ...

With the release of Chelsea with scoliosis – a doll with curvature in the spine and a removable back brace – Barbie hopes to normalise the wearing of a back brace.

The FDA has granted clearance for a new AI-based app that could help improve scoliosis assessments. The Scoliosis Assessment Application uses a mobile device camera to scan a person's back and ...

In 2021, Tegan, who is 12, was diagnosed with scoliosis. Scoliosis is the term for having a curve in the spine - you usually have to wear a back brace or have surgery to stop the curve from ...

Advances in scoliosis treatment and monitoring have added options for patients and drawn children, adolescents, and their families more directly into care.

There’s a new scoliosis surgery that’s giving hope to children and teens, so they’re able to keep their mobility and continue living a normal life.

This year, the Barbie brand is continuing its mission of inclusivity with the introduction of a new Chelsea doll. This time Barbie’s 7-year-old little sister wears a back brace and has scoliosis.