Evaluating and Treating Pediatric Scoliosis

Authors

• Bob Underwood
• Michael Benvenuti, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow
• K Aaron Shaw, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Bob Underwood, MD

Featured Speaker

Michael Benvenuti, MD and Aaron Shaw, DO

Length of Episode

18:33

Description

In this episode, pediatric orthopedic surgeons Aaron Shaw, DO, and Michael Benvenuti, MD, discuss how pediatricians can confidently assess, evaluate, and refer children with suspected scoliosis. They cover practical screening tips, red flags that warrant further workup, and how treatment decisions are made—from observation and bracing to surgical care—offering clear guidance for partnering with families and orthopedic specialists.

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Publication Date

3-30-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Underwood, Bob; Benvenuti, Michael; and Shaw, K Aaron, "Evaluating and Treating Pediatric Scoliosis" (2026). Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast. 56.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/cme_podcast/56