The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund was created to improve the public's awareness of this spinal disease/deformity, improve early detection in adolescents, and to work with the medical community to better understand the long-term secondary effects Scheuermann's can cause.

 

The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund is the first charity (patient advocacy) dedicated exclusively to help those affected by Scheuermann’s disease.

 

Scheuermann's Disease is a spinal disease that presents itself in children during adolescence, many times during a growth spurt. It is often noted by an accentuated curvature, or "hunched back”, and if left untreated, may lead to significant health complications later in life. Studies suggest that between .4%-8% of the population is affected by this disease.

 

For the worst sufferers of Scheuermann’s Disease, the effects may include rapid acceleration and early onset of degenerative disc disease, bone spurs, vertebral compression fractures, Schmorl's nodes, a sedentary lifestyle, multiple corrective spinal fusion surgeries, debilitating lower back pain, erosive spinal osteoarthritis, organ failure, lung and heart issues, digestive problems, significant mental stress, and severe depression and anxiety.