Rods Used to Straighten the Spine

Rods used to Straighten the Spine Scoliosis is a medical condition that affects the spine, causing it to curve sideways. While some cases of scoliosis are mild and require no treatment, others can cause significant discomfort and even lead to long-term health issues....

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....

Scoliosis Causes and Symptoms

Scoliosis Causes and Symptoms   Scoliosis, a spinal defect with an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, has numerous symptoms & links to many different causes.  Diagnosing Scoliosis of the Spine? Normally, the spine contains a forward-backward curve but...

Where Do Our Patients Come From?

Where did our Patients come from in 2021? Despite 2021 being under the influence of Covid-19, the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute was able to successfully implement health safety protocols in order to see and treat approximately 2000 patients.  Of those...

Severe Scoliosis

Severe Scoliosis Definition Spinal curves can occur in infants or children below the age of 4 and are referred to as Infantile Scoliosis. When discovered in children and adolescents it is referred to as Pediatric Scoliosis. When found after puberty, it is referred to...

Scoliosis Arthritis

Can Scoliosis Cause Arthritis?   Scoliosis, a spinal condition, involves an abnormal curvature of the spine and can cause Scoliosis Arthritis. It can range from a mild curve to a severe disabling one causing several complications.  Scoliosis can be idiopathic...