Category: Spine Surgery
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
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
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