Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

An International Organization Dedicated to the Education, Research and Treatment of Spinal Deformity

Our Mission is to Foster Optimal Care for All Patients with Spinal Deformities

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Congenital Scoliosis

Surgery

An operation is sometimes necessary to address spinal deformity in the young child, and the decision to do these procedures is based on many factors. If the child's curve has shown progression despite bracing or casting, something will need to be done. The dilemma faced by the surgeon is how to stop the progression of a curve without adversely affecting future growth. Sometimes this is unavoidable, as most operations work by stopping abnormal spinal growth in a procedure called spinal fusion.

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The Scoliosis Research Society provides information on these web pages regarding research and links as a public service. The SRS believes that patients should contact their treating physician about the relevance of any information listed on the site prior to proceeding with any particular treatment. Just as no two individuals are exactly alike, no two patients with a spinal deformity are the same. Therefore, your spinal deformity surgeon will be the most important source of information about the management of your particular spinal problem.

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