Risser Casting

Risser Cast for Scoliosis:    For the purpose of treating early-onset scoliosis, a Risser Cast can softly and gradually correct spinal abnormalities. The casting will stop the abnormal spine curves from growing worse. As your child ages, he or she will wear a...

Cobb Angle

Cobb Angle:    A healthy spine has three natural curves. It has a rounded S form when viewed from the side. There’s a reason for these natural curves. Simply, it makes the spine stronger, evenly distributes force, and promotes flexibility. As scoliosis...

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis:  Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis develops in late childhood or adolescence. Instead of growing straight, the spine develops a side-to-side curvature, commonly in the shape of an “S” or “C” with the spine’s...

Spinal Fusion Procedures

Spinal Fusion Surgery:  Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae in the spine are joined together.  The procedure eliminates pain and instability caused by conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or scoliosis....

Anterior Scoliosis Correction

Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC):  To begin with, all of our doctors and surgeons believe that surgical intervention should always remain a last resort after all conservative approaches have been exhausted. Recently, a robust interest in scoliosis surgery without...