📣Important: NEW Research Update
An extremely important study👏 focusing on the impact of Scheuermann's in adult patients has recently been released and published:
"Beyond the curve: the mental health
burden of Scheuermann's kyphosis"
This study is authored by Dr. Alan Daniels of Brown University and the Orthopedic Spine Lab of Brown University.
The Scheuermann's Disease Fund is proud to be part of this collaborative effort along with Sanford Research and their CoRDS program.
Here is a link to the abstract: Beyond the curve: the mental health burden of Scheuermann's kyphosis.
The study can be found in its entirety in the Articles & Research section of our website.
Please consider sharing this important study. 💜🙏
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Living with Scheuermann's Disease
"Living with Scheuermann's Disease" video created by Cinematographer Bethany Bailie (Bethnav86@gmail.com) and Doug Strott in 2019; Song Credits: Greg Holden, "Hold Tight" (www.gregholdenonline.com, included with artist approval); Lady Antebellum, "I Was Here" (www.ladyantebellum.com)
What Is Scheuermann's Disease?
Scheuermann's Disease is a spinal disease/deformity that presents itself in children during adolescence. It is often noted by an accentuated curvature, or "hunched back" and if left untreated, may lead to significant health complications later in life. Research has shown that .4% - 8% of people are affected by Scheuermann’s.
The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund was created to improve the public's awareness and recognition of this spinal deformity, improve early detection in adolescents, and work with the medical community to better understand the impact that Scheuermann's can have on a person's quality of life as we age.
Find A Doctor
Scheuermann’s disease is very difficult to treat and it affects each patient differently. That can make the search for an experienced spine specialist very challenging. To , the charity has developed an international doctor database where each physician is either referred by a person who has been treated for Scheuermann’s or they are a member of our Medical Advisory Board.