Scoliosis

condition A spine affected by scoliosis shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side. s

A spine affected by scoliosis shows evidence of a lateral, or sideways, curvature, and a rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.

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Adolescent Scoliosis

Scoliosis is defined as a sideways curve of the spine. A normal spine appears straight when viewed from behind, whereas a spine affected by scoliosis looks like an “S” or “C” when viewed from behind.

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Anterior Vertebral Tethering

Mass General surgeons developed the Anterior Vertebral Tethering System as a spinal growth modulation device that offers a minimally invasive, fusionless treatment option for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.

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Neurosurgical Spine Service

The Neurosurgery Spine Program at Massachusetts General Hospital offers surgical treatment options for the entire spectrum of complex spinal disorders, treating the most challenging cases in the world.

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Scoliosis: Bracing in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis

The vast majority of patients that are identified as having scoliotic curves require no treatment other than regular check-ups so that their curves can be measured and monitored.

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Servicio de Neurocirugía de Columna Vertebral

El Programa de Neurocirugía de Columna Vertebral de Massachusetts General Hospital ofrece opciones de tratamiento quirúrgico para todo el espectro de trastornos complejos de la columna vertebral, tratando los casos más difíciles del mundo.

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