July 20, 2026

From Scoliosis Diagnosis to Strength

Divya’s Spinal Fusion Journey at Rady Children’s For 15-year-old Divya, life is all about staying active. Whether she’s playing field hockey, spending time at the beach, trying new coffee shops or creating something artistic, she brings curiosity and a bright smile wherever she goes. When Divya was 12, a routine visit to the doctor changed…

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May 24, 2023

New Research Sheds Light on Defining Normal Sagittal Spinal Alignment for Better Surgical Outcomes

The importance of sagittal plane alignment in treating spinal disorders is widely recognized. However, much of our current understanding of sagittal alignment is derived from studies of patients with disease, degenerative change, or known deformity, when the goal is a normal prole. Recent research led by Michael P. Kelly, MD, MSc, at Rady Children’s Hospital-San…

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April 28, 2023

A Focus on Youth Shapes Next-Generation Spinal Surgery

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego has recruited a prominent surgeon-researcher within its Orthopedics & Scoliosis program to advance knowledge of the genetic and biomechanical factors behind scoliosis; advances in patient care can lead to better outcomes and quality of life. When Michael Kelly, MD, director of scoliosis and spinal deformities at Rady Children’s Hospital, is asked…

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October 5, 2022

How Rady’s is Shaping Next-Gen Spinal Surgery

Advancing the Next Generation of Scoliosis Care Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego recently recruited Michael Kelly, MD, to its nationally ranked Orthopedics and Scoliosis Center — a move that strengthens one of the country’s leading programs for treating spinal deformities in children. A feature in Nature spotlights Dr. Kelly, director of scoliosis and spinal deformities at…

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