Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Spinal Deformity

Treatment

Our team is comprised of dual-trained neurosurgical and orthopedic approaches to achieve the maximum results most safely and in the least invasive way possible.

About the treatment

Conditions with a misaligned or inappropriately curved spine require an attentive approach individualized for each patient.

The first step is to council on non-surgical options and the reasons to even consider surgery.

If surgery is requested by the patient or medically advised, particular surgical techniques for releasing and realigning the spine can be performed. These surgical techniques require specialized deformity spine training.

Our team is comprised of dual-trained neurosurgical and orthopedic approaches to achieve the maximum results most safely and in the least invasive way possible.

Scoliosis (a curvature of the spine to the side) and Kyphosis (a spinal curve causing a forward bend posture) must be considered in a three dimensional perspective. Very close attention to a variety of angular and structural three dimensional components must be incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan.

Types of spinal deformities

Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) 

EOS is a naturally occurring / congenital curvature present between the ages of 0-10 years old. 

Issues involving a lot of growing instrumentation and bone constructs. 

Commonly managed by orthopaedic / pediatric surgery. 

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) 

AIS is a naturally occurring / congenital curvature present between the ages of 10-18 years old. 

Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis (AdIS) 

AdIS is a naturally occurring / congenital curvature present over the age of 18 years old. 

Adult Deformity Surgery (ADS) 

ADS is a deformity resulting from asymmetric arthritis degeneration.