Patient Cases: Kyphosis (Spinal Deformity)

Anonymous 3 | Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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 >

Njood A.

Njood was an 11 year old international patient who presented to us with a large curve of 100 degrees of thoracic scoliosis and 100 degrees of kyphosis.  Her MRI showed changes to the spinal cord and she was developing progressive weakness to her lower extremities.  Her pulmonary status was also declining.  They came to our hospital for help with this ... MORE >