Patient Cases: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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 >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Case Type: 6CN.... MORE >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Case Type: 5CN.... MORE >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Case Type: 3C+.... MORE >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Case Type: 3A+.... MORE >

This listing shows a series of X-ray images of this case, showing before and after images. Case Type: 2CN.... MORE >