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HSGF

The Harms Study Group Foundation is a not-for-profit established in 2008. Its purpose is to enable fundraising efforts by the Harms Study Group membership to further support and advance techniques in the treatment of spinal deformities in children and adolescents.

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Scoliosis Handbook

This handbook about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) was written for you -- to guide you as you start this journey; and by you -- from the experiences and ideas of people who have travelled this road ahead of you.

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Grateful Patients

Kathy Ricciardi is a 19 year old patient of Alfred I. duPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington Delaware. She was diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis when she was 10 years of age with a 22 degree spinal curvature.

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HSG Research

The HSG is a collaborative cohort of distinguished surgeons worldwide who perform comprehensive, multi-center prospective research studies. The group’s sole purpose has been the advancement of treatment for children and adolescents with spine deformity.

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Donations

Your financial support will influence the future for untold numbers of children. A one-time gift or a multi-year pledge can make an impact.

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Who are we?

The Harms Study Group Foundation is a not-for-profit established in 2008. Its purpose is to enable fundraising efforts by the Harms Study Group membership to further support and advance techniques in the treatment of spinal deformities in children and adolescents.

The Harms Study Group Foundation is in its infancy. This initial campaign establishes a solid financial bedrock and provides momentum for future growth. The current impact on improving patient outcomes through the Harms Study Group research efforts has been significant. The group's work, though impressive, is certainly not complete.

The surgeons who devote their time to the Harms Study Group remain focused on its commitment to be internationally recognized for the highest quality published research on new spinal deformity surgery techniques. There are, however, many more questions than answers, and spinal deformities continue to affect the lives of many young people who can and should have a chance at a better life.

Latest News & Events

21 Mar
2010-2011 Annual Report
Our 2010 and 2011 Annual report is finally here! Click on the image below to view our HSG Annual...
20 Mar
New Patient Story - Lisa Tran
My name is Lisa, and I am currently 26 years old. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was in...
14 Mar
2012 Annual meeting of the OREF
Three Prospective Clinical Spine Research Grants were submitted to the Orthopedic Research &...
02 Mar
Kathy Ricciardi Updated Story
Kathy Ricciardi is a 20 year old patient of Alfred I. duPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington...
16 Feb
2012 Annual meeting of the AAOS
Last week the members of the Harms Study Group had another strong presence at the 2012 Annual...
17 Dec
HSGF Matching Grant Challenge
Peter Newton, MD has received a gift from an anonymous donor who has pledged to match all donations...