Scoliosis is treatable. Early diagnosis and timely intervention can change a child’s life.
Through its Scoliosis Project, the Department of Spine and Joint Surgery at BMJH has supported over 800 families across Karnataka. Following an MoU with the Government of Karnataka, the initiative has gained momentum, with 191 surgeries performed in 2025–26 and a target of 300 in 2027.
Led by Dr Mahesh Bijjawara, the team is also exploring genetic factors associated with scoliosis among Indian patients. But what exactly is scoliosis? How does it affect children, and why is early intervention important?
Read the exclusive interview: Dr Anubha Jain | Senior Journalist, ETV Bharat with Dr Mahesh Bijjawara, Head of the Department of Spine and Joint Surgery, BMJH https://www.etvbharat.com/en/health/bengaluru-initiative-free-scoliosis-correction-surgery-children-enn26111004323
