With the largest and most experienced orthopedic team in our region, our spine center brings together orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, nurse practitioners, dieticians and physical therapists.

We provide evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for many spinal conditions including:

• Scoliosis
• Spine injuries or trauma
• Spine fractures
• Spine tumors
• Spinal deformities

Our orthopedic team uses advanced treatment options and technologies like:

• EOS imaging technology
• SCOLISCORE genetic testing
• Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR)
• Spine stapling
• Spinal fusion
• O-arm imaging technology
• StealthStation surgical navigation system

"I'm truly thankful for the VEPTR procedure. He's taller and straighter. You wouldn't be able to tell he has scoliosis."

Yolanda Cathey, mother of scoliosis patient, read their story

Keeping Children Safe

Each year, our team performs more than 100 spinal surgeries including anterior fusion, posterior fusion, spine stapling and VEPTR procedures. And in 2011, our post-surgical infection rate was less than 1%, one of the lowest rates in the country. Find out more about how we keep kids safe during surgery.

Research

Our surgeons also participate in national research initiatives – like the Chest Wall and Spine Deformity study group – to find better ways to care for children with spinal conditions.