Patient Cases: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

This is a 14 year old with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. She had recently been diagnosed and came to our office for a second opinion. She had no complaints of pain. Preoperatively, she had a main lumbar curve of 51 degrees with a compensatory thoracic curve of 18 degrees. She had a fusion from T8-L4 and doing great post operatively. She ... MORE >

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Selective Thoracic Posterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation, Pilates. This is a 22 year old who was diagnosed at the age of 10 and followed by another orthopedist. We met her as another opinion at the age of 22. She had curves of 54 and 36 proximal to distal. We recommended a posterior spinal fusion and instrumentation. She had ... MORE >

This 13-year-old girl had been diagnosed with scoliosis as a 12-year-old. She had been referred to Dr. Vitale’s clinic by her primary care physician. She had a major curve of 40 degrees. There was no family or past medical history, and she was a competitive diver. Upon physical exam: fluid, symmetric, age-appropriate gait. Hips heights were equal. Left shoulder was higher ... MORE >

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Posterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation. This is an 18 year old whose curve progressed after skeletal maturity. It went from 28 to 38 and then 45 degrees. They decided to proceed forward with surgery. Her curves prior to surgery were 33, 45 and 18. She had a fusion from T3-L3. She participates in crew and is back to ... MORE >

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Selective Thoracic Posterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation. This is a 12 year old with Idiopathic Scoliosis. She did Schroth and Rigo Cheneau bracing that she wore about 8 hours a day. Her curve continued to progress into a surgical range. She had no complaints of pain. Preoperatively, she had a main right thoracic curve of 62 degrees with ... MORE >

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Posterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation. This is a 12 year old with Idiopathic Scoliosis that was recently diagnosed. She had no complaints of pain. Preoperatively, she had a main right thoracic curve of 64 degrees with an upper thoracic curve of 28 degrees and a lumbar curve of 56 degrees. She had a kyphosis of 47 degrees. She ... MORE >

Andrew was 13 when he first presented to our office. He has a positive family history of scoliosis with his older brother having a spinal fusion. I had a discussion with Andrew and his parents about non operative treatment of scoliosis.  I recommended both bracing and Schroth physical therapy.  He started this right away.  We discussed various brace options and ... MORE >

Kate was a 13 year old when she presented to our office. She had a 48 degree main thoracic curve. We spoke about the fact that she had lots of growth left and her curve was in a surgical range. We did spend some time talking about some other options including bracing, Schroth physical therapy, and observation. They went to ... MORE >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Neuromuscular Scoliosis.... MORE >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Scheuermann’s Kyphosis: AT.... MORE >