Category: Fusion to L1
Addison | Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Posted on March 04, 2026
This patient was 8 years old when her pediatrician referred her for evaluation of possible scoliosis. She had curves of 24, 31, and 23 degrees and started wearing a brace for 18 hours/day, as well as doing Schroth physical therapy. ... Read More
Anonymous 31 | Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Posted on March 04, 2026
This 15-year-old patient with idiopathic scoliosis presented to Dr. Vitale for a second opinion with a 45° right thoracic curve and a 22° lumbar curve. She had previously been treated with a Providence brace; however, her curves continued to progress, ... Read More
Anonymous 30 | Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Posted on March 04, 2026
This 17-year-old patient with idiopathic scoliosis presented to Dr. Vitale with a curve in the surgical range. Preoperatively, her thoracic curve measured 57° and her lumbar curve measured 34°. She underwent a selective thoracic fusion from T3–L1. Postoperative x-rays demonstrate ... Read More
Anonymous 28 | Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Posted on March 04, 2026
This 15-year-old patient with idiopathic scoliosis presented to Dr. Vitale with a curve in the surgical range. Preoperatively, his thoracic curve measured 51°, and his lumbar curve measured 42°. He underwent a selective thoracic fusion from T3–L1. Postoperative x-rays demonstrate ... Read More