The Tether

THE TETHER – VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING (VBT) SYSTEM   This blog provides the details of how a Tethering System helps pediatric scoliosis patients. For children with a scoliosis condition, their parents should talk to their orthopedic doctor. And, their doctor...

Mild Scoliosis

Mild Scoliosis  In general, scoliosis cases fall into one of three categories: mild, moderate, and severe. Mild scoliosis is by far the most common form of the condition, affecting as much as 50% of the population. This form of Scoliosis often occurs in young,...

Scoliosis Pain Management

Scoliosis Pain Management A majority of the population experiences back pain in one form or another.  It is a very common problem and for those with Scoliosis, both adults and children are often the recipients of back pain.  Some people with scoliosis don’t have pain...

Scoliosis Surgery

Scoliosis Surgery to Remove Pain Deborah Butter couldn’t remember a single day in her life without pain. That all changed when Dr. Hostin performed Scoliosis Surgery at the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute. By then, Deborah had an 82-degree curve at the top of...

Low Dose Radiological Imaging

Using Low-Dose Imaging (X-ray) to Improve Patient Care and Treatment At Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, we believe in providing our patients with great treatment and care.  For example, we offer in-house Low Dose Imaging services using the EOS system at our...

What is a Flatback Syndrome

Flatback Syndrome Judy Dorsett was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 16 and underwent multiple fusion surgeries to correct her double curve. Watch her video. click here. For many years, Judy was fine. However, as she grew older, she began to experience pain in her back,...