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Risser Casting
Risser Cast for Scoliosis: 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...
Spinal Arthritis
Spinal Arthritis: Arthritis of the spine grows in the joints of the back — the facet joints — that connect vertebrae. The spinal column is composed of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, and cartilage that lines the joints of the vertebrae. At its core, the spinal...
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 progresses, these...
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 bones twisted or rotated...
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. When to...
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...
Spine Surgeon
Choosing a Spine Surgeon: At the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, we focus on Scoliosis Diagnosis, Treatment, & Care for our Patients. Our fellowship-trained, board-certified expert orthopedic scoliosis surgeons, Richard Hostin, MD, Devesh Ramnath, MD,...
Spine Doctors
Spine Doctors Spine doctors are doctors who have studied the spine and have the knowledge of how it works; how injuries affect the body, and how the spine needs to remain healthy. Because the spine is so complex -- it contains more than 30 bones, the spinal cord, and...
Pain
Scoliosis Pain Scoliosis is a condition that causes discomfort and pain. While it's uncommon in children, it becomes more frequent as people get older. Based on a study, roughly 55 percent of teenagers with scoliosis have back pain at one time or another, and up to 92...
Spine Clinic
The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute Clinic - Innovative Diagnosis and Treatment Our spine doctors see patients with all different kinds of spine disease, from the most common to the most difficult or uncommon. As such, the practice prioritizes...