On February 22, 2022, 14-year-old Emily made history that had nothing to do with the repeating twos in the date. On that Tuesday, she became the first patient in Louisiana to receive a new spinal surgery treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Called the ApiFix procedure, the surgery is a less invasive, motion-preserving option for achieving spinal…
Regular exercise is great for kids of all ages, but the most important thing is to keep the experience full of joy. Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, explains why and shares his advice for all parents, whether their children are serious athletes or are just getting started…
Your kidneys are two fist-sized organs that sit just underneath your ribcage on either side of your spine. They work to filter out waste and keep the water, salts and minerals in balance in your blood. Your kidneys also make hormones that regulate your blood pressure and make red blood cells. When your kidneys aren’t…