SCOLIOSIS, SPINE & REVISION SURGERY FOR OUR
Little Elm TX RESIDENTS

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As a result of our specialty, Scoliosis Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care, we help a small portion of the 12 million people worldwide who suffer with spine pain. Although many people possess some degree of curvature of the spine, most experience little or no discomfort.

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Medical model of spine shown to Little Elm TX patient
ADULT SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT for
residents of Little Elm TX

Firstly, adult Scoliosis is a curve of the spine. In most patients, no surgery is needed; however, in patients who have an excessive curve and it compromises breathing or walking, surgery can help correct those complications. Also, adult Scoliosis can vary from a minor problem, where it just needs to be watched, to chronic pain and a severe deformity.

PEDIATRIC SCOLIOSIS Treatment for residents of
Little Elm TX

Incidentally, children with scoliosis can be treated with a brace, but in cases where patients experience an increase in curvature and are in pain, surgery may be needed. For reasons unknown, girls are more prone to scoliosis in adolescence than boys.

CONGENITAL SCOLIOSIS Treatment for residents of
Little Elm TX

Unfortunately, congenital scoliosis, a spinal deformity, caused by a birth defect, produces a sideways curvature of the spine. Therefore, the spine may rotate or twist, pulling the ribs along with it to form a curve.

IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS Treatment for residents of
Little Elm TX

In as much as approximately 90 percent of scoliosis cases are idiopathic, it is the most common type. Additionally, the term means that doctors can’t pinpoint the cause of the spinal curvature.

DEGENERATIVE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT for residents of Little Elm TX

Briefly, degenerative scoliosis also describes a sideways curvature of the spine that results from the degeneration of the joints and discs in the spine. In fact, this condition and the resulting problems of the spine usually occur gradually as a person ages.

LUMBAR SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT for
residents of Little Elm TX

Basically, lumbar scoliosis refers to a sideways curve in the lower (or lumbar) portion of the spine. For instance, this spinal condition occurs in infants, adolescents, and older adults. 

Spine side view shown to Little Elm TX patient
THORACIC SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
FOR Little Elm TX RESIDENTS

Altogether, thoracic scoliosis refers to an abnormal sideways curve located in the middle (or thoracic) portion of the spine. Consequently, this is the most common location for scoliosis curves. Also, the first sign many patients notice is an asymmetry of the chest, rib cage, and shoulder blades.

SCOLIOSIS RESEARCH FOR
THE RESIDENTS OF Little Elm TX

Because scoliosis is one of our specialties, we are a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). Furthermore, this society is an international society that was founded in 1966 with 35 members. Since then and over time, it has gained recognition as one of the world’s premier spine societies. Overall, the SRS has maintained a commitment to research and education in the field of spinal deformities.

Human spinal pain, illustration shown to Little Elm Patient
NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
for residents of Little Elm TX

Similarly, neuromuscular Scoliosis is a spinal curvature that occurs in children with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and spina bifida. For example, these types of disorders can prevent the spine from being properly supported by the muscles and lead to scoliosis and other abnormal curvatures of the spine.

SPINE & REVISION SURGERY FOR RESIDENTS OF
Little Elm TX

In addition to treating scoliosis, the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute specializes in addressing complex spinal conditions.  Correspondingly,  our surgeons perform revision surgeries for adults and adolescents who have had unsuccessful treatment in the past and are still in pain.

DISC HERNIATION TREATMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF
Little Elm TX

At Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors, have treated thousands of patients with complex spine conditions. Of those treated, many were treated with herniated cervical discs.

 

CERVICAL SPINAL STENOSIS TREATMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF
Little Elm TX

At Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors, have treated thousands of patients with complex spine conditions. Importantly, cervical spinal stenosis was among the conditions treated.

KYPHOSIS TREATMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF Little Elm TX

Since kyphosis, a spinal disorder, causes a forward curve of the spine that results in a rounding of the upper back. While this spinal defect can occur at any age, it occurs more often in young adults and older women.

LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION TREATMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF
Little Elm TX

 

First of all, a herniated disc (commonly referred to as a “slipped disc”) can happen anywhere along the spine. Furthermore, most cases occur in the lumbar (lower back) section. Moreover, It is sometimes referred to as a bulging, or ruptured disc. Also, it’s one of the most common causes of back pain.

 

 

 

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis TREATMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF
Little Elm TX

 

At the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, orthopedic surgeons, Richard Hostin, MD, Shyam Kishan, MD, Kathryn Wiesman, MD, Devesh Ramnath, MD, and Ishaq Syed, MD, are all board-certified. Notably, they are also fellowship-trained surgeons. As a result, they have years of experience treating patients with complex spine conditions.  As an example, we successfully treat lumbar spinal stenosis.

SPONDYLOLISTHESIS TREATMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF
Little Elm TX

 

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) slips out of place onto the vertebra below it. If it slips too much, the bone might press on a nerve, causing pain. Finally, spondylolisthesis usually affects the bones of the lower back (lumbar spine).

 

 

OUR ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS TREAT PATIENTS FROM
Little Elm TX

 

All of our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute are experts in treating complex and challenging spinal conditions, having performed more than 16,000 successful spine surgeries.

 

 

If you or a loved one suffers from spinal pain, you owe it to yourself to call Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute at 214-556-0555 to make an appointment.

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