Category: Pediatric Scoliosis
Starla M | Early Onset Scoliosis
Posted on March 23, 2018
Starla first came to our office at the age of 5 as a second opinion for Early Onset Scoliosis. Starla’s aunt first noted asymmetries. Upon X-Ray, Starla had severe thoracic and lumbar curves of 55 and 47 degrees. With severe ... Read More
Finlay K | Pediatric Scoliosis, Down Syndrome
Posted on March 23, 2018
Finlay was 13 years old when he first came to our office by recommendation of his pediatrician. Finlay’s scoliosis presents in the setting of Down’s Syndrome and renal disease. Finlay’s curves measured 37, 53, and 55 degrees. We discussed the ... Read More
Justin I. | Scoliosis Case with Tethered Cord
Posted on February 28, 2018
Justin is an 8-year-old boy who presented to our office as a third opinion for scoliosis. Justin’s x-rays showed a curve measuring 21 degrees. With much discussion about the process and commitment required for bracing, we decided to continue monitoring ... Read More
Andrew C | Scoliosis Case
Posted on February 05, 2018
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 ... Read More
Njood A. | International Patient
Posted on April 18, 2017
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 ... Read More
Kate S. | Schroth Physical Therapy and Bracing
Posted on February 02, 2017
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. ... Read More
Fatoumata D. | Scoliosis Case
Posted on February 02, 2017
Fatoumata was 8 years old when she first presented to our office. At that time, she had a 15 degree thoracic curve and a 15 degree lumbar curve. Her curve progressed to almost 30 degrees so she started bracing with ... Read More
Natale B. | Scoliosis Case
Posted on June 23, 2016
Natalie was first diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 3 years old. Initially, her curve was small and was treated conservatively. However, when she went for her regular visit at age 7 her curve had suddenly jumped from 27 degrees to 63 degrees and she was referred to Dr. Vitale for further management. Read More
Hagar M. | Congenital Scoliosis
Posted on June 09, 2016
Hagar is a 16 year old young woman who was born with several problems with her heart and esophagus that required multiple major surgeries within the first few years of her life. As a result of these thoracic surgeries, Hagar had developed scoliosis by the time she was 2 years old. Initially she was managed with a back brace but when she was 8 years old her curve progressed to 65 degrees and she was beginning to develop restrictive lung disease. At that point, Dr. Vitale recommended a VEPTR growing rod construct to control her curve while she grew. Read More