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Scoliosis information hub

We have developed a range of information guides for children and young people who attend our spinal service.

Guide to Scoliosis

In this guide, you will learn about scoliosis and hear from other families about their experiences. This guide also contains information about non-surgical treatments for scoliosis, such as wearing a brace or a cast.

Guide to Spinal Surgery in Children’s Health Ireland

This guide will help you and your family to prepare for spinal surgery and know what to expect every step of the way.

Guide to Halo Gravity Traction

This information is designed to answer your questions about halo traction, ease your worries, and help you understand what will happen every step of the way.

Preparing for spinal surgery abroad

Children's Health Ireland has prepared a Guide for Families with practical information and details of supports available, which patients will receive directly once confirmed for surgery abroad.

General Anaesthetic

This booklet has information to help you understand what is involved in your child’s planned visit to the hospital for an operation or a scan that requires general anaesthesia. It answers some common questions parents and guardians ask us.

You can find more information here too: Anaesthesiology

Staying in Hospital

This section on CHI's website provides some useful information if you need to stay in hospital. Our staff will be on hand to help answer any questions you might have.