Tag: adult
Spine and Scoliosis Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation
Posted on October 27, 2016
A spinal fusion and instrumentation is recommended in several situations. This includes adolescent scoliosis where the curve has progressed to greater than 50 degrees. The underlying cause could be idiopathic, congenital or neuromuscular. A spinal fusion and instrumentation is also ... Read More
Scoliosis Casting
Posted on October 27, 2016
[caption id="attachment_728" align="alignright" width="400"] Click on this photo to see how Dr. Vitale used casting to achieve wonderful results for Ryan. Case update: Ryan is now 3 years old and his curve is still low at 7 degrees. He is ... Read More
Scoliosis
Posted on October 27, 2016
Introduction Scoliosis in Children Through Adults The Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian offers care for infants, children, adolescents and adults with scoliosis and spinal asymmetries. Michael G. Vitale MD MPH treats scoliosis in children ... Read More
Non-Operative Care of Scoliosis
Posted on June 08, 2016
Please click below for information about these options for Non-Operative Care of Scoliosis: Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercise (PSSE): The Schroth Method Scoliosis Bracing Scoliosis Casting Other resources for Non-Operative Care of Scoliosis: What to Expect: Non-Operative Care Non-Operative Care for Spine & ... Read More