In this episode, Dr. Torin Cunningham, medical director of the Orthopedic Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will discuss scoliosis in children – a condition that, when detected early, can lead to better long-term outcomes. Dr. Cunningham will explain what scoliosis is, how to recognize early signs, and why timely screening is important. Listeners will learn about the latest technology, when to screen their children, and how families can play a key role in early intervention.
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Spotlight on Scoliosis: Early Detection for a Healthier Future
Featured Speaker:
Torin Cunningham, MD
Dr. Torin J. Cunningham is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the medical director of the Orthopedic Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Dr. Cunningham specializes in spinal deformity/scoliosis surgery for children and adolescents, hip reconstructive surgery, and general pediatric orthopedic care.
Dr. Cunningham received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, and completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Dr. Cunningham then furthered his training by completing a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Boston.
In addition to his practice experience, Dr. Cunningham is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. He teaches residents from the pediatric residency program and has given several lectures at Miller Children’s & Women’s. He has been recognized as Physician of the Year at Miller Children’s & Women’s and named to the Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Board of Trustees. And in 2021 and 2022, he was also recognized as a Top Los Angeles Doctor by the Los Angeles Business Journal.