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Expert Pediatric Scoliosis Care
Scoliosis is when the bones of the spine curve from side to side instead of being straight. If the curve gets large enough, it can be painful and cause problems. 91 Children's orthopedic surgeons and other scoliosis specialists have the experience and skills to diagnose and treat scoliosis as your child grows.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-0cb8619b4d class=cmp-text>
Scoliosis is when the bones of the spine curve from side to side instead of being straight. If the curve gets large enough, it can be painful and cause problems. 91 Children's orthopedic surgeons and other scoliosis specialists have the experience and skills to diagnose and treat scoliosis as your child grows.
Why Choose Us
Families bring their children to 91 because we’ve led the way in diagnosing, treating and researching scoliosis for more than 50 years. We even invented one of the most common braces used around the world to treat scoliosis — the Wilmington Brace, designed at 91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware. We also participate in ongoing <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/pediatric-research/centers-programs/orthopedics-delaware-valley.html\">studies</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/pediatric-research/clinicaltrials.html\">clinical trials</a> to look for better ways to diagnose and treat scoliosis and other orthopedic conditions. And, year after year, many on our team are recognized as <a href=\"http://www.bestdoctors.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">"<i>Best Doctors in America</i>®".</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-51b63f05ba class=cmp-text>
Families bring their children to 91 because we’ve led the way in diagnosing, treating and researching scoliosis for more than 50 years. We even invented one of the most common braces used around the world to treat scoliosis — the Wilmington Brace, designed at 91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware. We also participate in ongoing studies and clinical trials to look for better ways to diagnose and treat scoliosis and other orthopedic conditions. And, year after year, many on our team are recognized as
Florida Highlights
Central Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/orlando-nemours-childrens-hospital.html\">91 Children’s Hospital, Florida</a>, in Orlando.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Special expertise in treating kids with scoliosis</li>\r\n<li>Advanced, on-site <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.other.html\">radiology (imaging)</a> services</li>\r\n<li>State-of-the-art casting, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> services on-site</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-rehabilitative-medicine.html\">Physical medicine and rehabilitation</a> (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including occupational and physical therapies</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Northeast Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/florida-pediatric-specialty-care-jacksonville.html\">91 Children's Health, Jacksonville</a> (in collaboration with <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/collaborating-hospital-wolfson-childrens-jacksonville.html\">Wolfson Children’s Hospital</a>, connected by a walkway.)</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Decades of experience in treating kids with scoliosis</li>\r\n<li>State-of-the-art <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\">imaging</a> services</li>\r\n<li>On-site casting, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> services</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-rehabilitative-medicine.html\">Physical medicine and rehabilitation</a> (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-occupational-therapy.html\">occupational</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-physical-therapy.html\">physical</a> therapies</li>\r\n<li>Close academic and clinical affiliations with the <a href=\"http://ufhealthjax.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville</a> and <a href=\"http://www.mayoclinic.org/jacksonville/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mayo Clinic Florida</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Northwest Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/florida-pediatric-specialty-care-pensacola.html\">91 Children’s Health, Pensacola</a>.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Expertise in evaluating treating kids with scoliosis</li>\r\n<li>On-site <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\">imaging</a> services</li>\r\n<li>On-site casting, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> shops</li>\r\n<li>Access, if needed, to other 91 medical and surgical specialties</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-7a5ed818ed class=cmp-text>
Central Florida
We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children’s Hospital, Florida, in Orlando.
- Special expertise in treating kids with scoliosis
- Advanced, on-site radiology (imaging) services
- State-of-the-art casting, orthotic and prosthetic services on-site
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including occupational and physical therapies
Northeast Florida
We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children's Health, Jacksonville (in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, connected by a walkway.)
- Decades of experience in treating kids with scoliosis
- State-of-the-art imaging services
- On-site casting, orthotic and prosthetic services
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including occupational and physical therapies
- Close academic and clinical affiliations with the and
Northwest Florida
We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children’s Health, Pensacola.
- Expertise in evaluating treating kids with scoliosis
- On-site imaging services
- On-site casting, orthotic and prosthetic shops
- Access, if needed, to other 91 medical and surgical specialties
Delaware Valley Highlights
Delaware/Greater Philadelphia</h3>\r\n<p>At the Spine and Scoliosis Center, we offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/wilmington-ai-dupont-childrens-hospital.html\">91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware</a> (Wilmington, Del.).</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Regularly ranked among the top children’s hospitals</b> in the country for pediatric orthopedics by <a href=\"https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/de/nemours-alfred-i-dupont-hospital-for-children-6310110/pediatric-rankings/orthopedics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>U.S. News & World Report</i></a> (91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware)</li>\r\n<li><b>Only pediatric rehabilitation program in the greater Philadelphia region</b> accredited by the <a href=\"http://www.carf.org/home/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities</a> (CARF)</li>\r\n<li><b>One of the best-known pediatric orthopedic practices</b> in the nation and the world</li>\r\n<li><b>Nationally recognized</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/spinecenter.html\">scoliosis/spinal deformities</a> program</li>\r\n<li><b>Safer</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\">medical imaging</a> through Nobel Prize-winning EOS imaging technology that delivers far less radiation than conventional X-rays and CT scans</li>\r\n<li><b>One of the first pediatric hospitals in the country to use the innovative “MAGnetic Expansion Control” (“MAGEC”) spine-straightening technology</b>, greatly reducing the number of times young kids need surgery</li>\r\n<li><b>State-of-the-art operating rooms</b> with intraoperative imaging (radiology tests during the operation that allow our surgeons to see inside the body), LED lighting and high-definition cameras — to give our surgeons the best possible visibility</li>\r\n<li><b>On-site brace fitting</b>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> <b>and</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> <b>shops</b></li>\r\n<li><b>Certified</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-occupational-therapy.html\">occupational therapists</a></li>\r\n<li><b>Certified</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-physical-therapy.html\">physical therapists</a> trained in the Schroth Method (special exercises for children with scoliosis)</li>\r\n<li><b>One of the nation’s largest pediatric training programs</b> for orthopedic residents and fellows</li>\r\n<li><b>Participants in national organizations</b> (the <a href=\"http://www.settingscoliosisstraight.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation</a>, <a href=\"http://www.srs.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scoliosis Research Society</a> and the <a href=\"http://childrensspinefoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children’s Spine Foundation</a>)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/spinecenter.html\">Learn More About the Spine and Scoliosis Center</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-719c039dba class=cmp-text>
Delaware/Greater Philadelphia
At the Spine and Scoliosis Center, we offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).
- Regularly ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country for pediatric orthopedics by (91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware)
- Only pediatric rehabilitation program in the greater Philadelphia region accredited by the (CARF)
- One of the best-known pediatric orthopedic practices in the nation and the world
- Nationally recognized scoliosis/spinal deformities program
- Safer medical imaging through Nobel Prize-winning EOS imaging technology that delivers far less radiation than conventional X-rays and CT scans
- One of the first pediatric hospitals in the country to use the innovative “MAGnetic Expansion Control” (“MAGEC”) spine-straightening technology, greatly reducing the number of times young kids need surgery
- State-of-the-art operating rooms with intraoperative imaging (radiology tests during the operation that allow our surgeons to see inside the body), LED lighting and high-definition cameras — to give our surgeons the best possible visibility
- On-site brace fitting, orthotic and prosthetic shops
- Certified occupational therapists
- Certified physical therapists trained in the Schroth Method (special exercises for children with scoliosis)
- One of the nation’s largest pediatric training programs for orthopedic residents and fellows
- Participants in national organizations (the , and the )
REGIONAL CARE HIGHLIGHTS
Delaware Valley Highlights
Delaware/Greater Philadelphia</h3>\r\n<p>At the Spine and Scoliosis Center, we offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/wilmington-ai-dupont-childrens-hospital.html\">91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware</a> (Wilmington, Del.).</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Regularly ranked among the top children’s hospitals</b> in the country for pediatric orthopedics by <a href=\"https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/de/nemours-alfred-i-dupont-hospital-for-children-6310110/pediatric-rankings/orthopedics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>U.S. News & World Report</i></a> (91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware)</li>\r\n<li><b>Only pediatric rehabilitation program in the greater Philadelphia region</b> accredited by the <a href=\"http://www.carf.org/home/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities</a> (CARF)</li>\r\n<li><b>One of the best-known pediatric orthopedic practices</b> in the nation and the world</li>\r\n<li><b>Nationally recognized</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/spinecenter.html\">scoliosis/spinal deformities</a> program</li>\r\n<li><b>Safer</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\">medical imaging</a> through Nobel Prize-winning EOS imaging technology that delivers far less radiation than conventional X-rays and CT scans</li>\r\n<li><b>One of the first pediatric hospitals in the country to use the innovative “MAGnetic Expansion Control” (“MAGEC”) spine-straightening technology</b>, greatly reducing the number of times young kids need surgery</li>\r\n<li><b>State-of-the-art operating rooms</b> with intraoperative imaging (radiology tests during the operation that allow our surgeons to see inside the body), LED lighting and high-definition cameras — to give our surgeons the best possible visibility</li>\r\n<li><b>On-site brace fitting</b>, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> <b>and</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> <b>shops</b></li>\r\n<li><b>Certified</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-occupational-therapy.html\">occupational therapists</a></li>\r\n<li><b>Certified</b> <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-physical-therapy.html\">physical therapists</a> trained in the Schroth Method (special exercises for children with scoliosis)</li>\r\n<li><b>One of the nation’s largest pediatric training programs</b> for orthopedic residents and fellows</li>\r\n<li><b>Participants in national organizations</b> (the <a href=\"http://www.settingscoliosisstraight.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation</a>, <a href=\"http://www.srs.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scoliosis Research Society</a> and the <a href=\"http://childrensspinefoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Children’s Spine Foundation</a>)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/spinecenter.html\">Learn More About the Spine and Scoliosis Center</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-9214d2080b class=cmp-text>
Delaware/Greater Philadelphia
At the Spine and Scoliosis Center, we offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).
- Regularly ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country for pediatric orthopedics by (91 Children’s Hospital, Delaware)
- Only pediatric rehabilitation program in the greater Philadelphia region accredited by the (CARF)
- One of the best-known pediatric orthopedic practices in the nation and the world
- Nationally recognized scoliosis/spinal deformities program
- Safer medical imaging through Nobel Prize-winning EOS imaging technology that delivers far less radiation than conventional X-rays and CT scans
- One of the first pediatric hospitals in the country to use the innovative “MAGnetic Expansion Control” (“MAGEC”) spine-straightening technology, greatly reducing the number of times young kids need surgery
- State-of-the-art operating rooms with intraoperative imaging (radiology tests during the operation that allow our surgeons to see inside the body), LED lighting and high-definition cameras — to give our surgeons the best possible visibility
- On-site brace fitting, orthotic and prosthetic shops
- Certified occupational therapists
- Certified physical therapists trained in the Schroth Method (special exercises for children with scoliosis)
- One of the nation’s largest pediatric training programs for orthopedic residents and fellows
- Participants in national organizations (the , and the )
Florida Highlights
Central Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/orlando-nemours-childrens-hospital.html\">91 Children’s Hospital, Florida</a>, in Orlando.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Special expertise in treating kids with scoliosis</li>\r\n<li>Advanced, on-site <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.other.html\">radiology (imaging)</a> services</li>\r\n<li>State-of-the-art casting, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> services on-site</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-rehabilitative-medicine.html\">Physical medicine and rehabilitation</a> (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including occupational and physical therapies</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Northeast Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/florida-pediatric-specialty-care-jacksonville.html\">91 Children's Health, Jacksonville</a> (in collaboration with <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/collaborating-hospital-wolfson-childrens-jacksonville.html\">Wolfson Children’s Hospital</a>, connected by a walkway.)</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Decades of experience in treating kids with scoliosis</li>\r\n<li>State-of-the-art <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\">imaging</a> services</li>\r\n<li>On-site casting, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> services</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-rehabilitative-medicine.html\">Physical medicine and rehabilitation</a> (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-occupational-therapy.html\">occupational</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-physical-therapy.html\">physical</a> therapies</li>\r\n<li>Close academic and clinical affiliations with the <a href=\"http://ufhealthjax.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville</a> and <a href=\"http://www.mayoclinic.org/jacksonville/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mayo Clinic Florida</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Northwest Florida</h3>\r\n<p>We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/locations/florida-pediatric-specialty-care-pensacola.html\">91 Children’s Health, Pensacola</a>.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Expertise in evaluating treating kids with scoliosis</li>\r\n<li>On-site <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-radiology.html\">imaging</a> services</li>\r\n<li>On-site casting, <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-orthotics.html\">orthotic</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/prosthetics.html\">prosthetic</a> shops</li>\r\n<li>Access, if needed, to other 91 medical and surgical specialties</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-41dd8b99a3 class=cmp-text>
Central Florida
We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children’s Hospital, Florida, in Orlando.
- Special expertise in treating kids with scoliosis
- Advanced, on-site radiology (imaging) services
- State-of-the-art casting, orthotic and prosthetic services on-site
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including occupational and physical therapies
Northeast Florida
We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children's Health, Jacksonville (in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, connected by a walkway.)
- Decades of experience in treating kids with scoliosis
- State-of-the-art imaging services
- On-site casting, orthotic and prosthetic services
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation (“PM&R” or “Rehab Medicine”) services and therapies, including occupational and physical therapies
- Close academic and clinical affiliations with the and
Northwest Florida
We offer scoliosis surgery and treatment at 91 Children’s Health, Pensacola.
- Expertise in evaluating treating kids with scoliosis
- On-site imaging services
- On-site casting, orthotic and prosthetic shops
- Access, if needed, to other 91 medical and surgical specialties
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