The journey of families with young patients who have premature scoliosis can be long and tough, and they may encounter various challenges such as illness adaptation and medical options. However, they are not alone. The orthopedic medical team for children with scoliosis understands and cares about the needs of these young patients and their families.
In 2017, the Orthopedics Department of Taipei Veterans General Hospital established the "Taiwan Scoliosis Care Association," which is composed of a group of families of young patients with scoliosis. Through their immediate experiences, the Association has a better understanding of the needs of these families and provides support and assistance through their group operations. The Association works closely with instructors and medical staff to help these families receive more comprehensive medical care and various daily-life services.
Over the past years, the Association has organized educational campaigns to promote preventive healthcare and appropriate concepts in medical rehabilitation. Additionally, they hold the "Timely Love for Scoliosis" public welfare concert annually, which brings together public service with culture and art. The concert provides a platform for young scoliosis patients to perform and also invites the participation of social enthusiasts, hoping to encourage individual care and support from various communities.
The Association has a special focus on young patients at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. In addition to regularly visiting and caring for these young patients, they have also allocated resources to organize free arts therapy programs that help relieve physical and mental stress for hospitalized young patients. These programs are open to all young patients, regardless of nationality or sex.
The orthopedic medical team for children with scoliosis not only provides physiological care to young patients but also concerns themselves with their families. They collaborate with social resources to accompany young patients and their families, helping them face the challenges of illness with courage
