Canada no longer has regular childhood screening for scoliosis, and other forms or prevention aren't getting the money and attention that surgery does. Some doctors and others want to change that, and let children avoid a long wait for invasive surgery.
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A rare in-depth look at wait times for a variety of pediatric surgical procedures is offered within a report prepared by Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Conference Board of Canada
Children across the country are waiting too long to see a specialist and get treatment, says a new report that highlights delays in surgery for scoliosis and the potential long-term effects on kids and the health-care system.