If you're facing scoliosis surgery, you're about to make one of the most important healthcare decisions of your life. The surgeon you choose will literally reshape your spine. You might assume any experienced spine surgeon can handle scoliosis surgery, but that's not the case. Scoliosis correction requires highly specialized training and expertise that goes far beyond general spine procedures.…

If you live with scoliosis, you know the condition is primarily defined by an abnormal, S- or C-shaped curvature of the spine. But if you’ve noticed that your symptoms extend beyond your back—into your hips, knees, or even feet—you are not imagining things. A question we hear often at The Advanced Spine Center is: "Does scoliosis cause leg pain?" The definitive answer is yes. For many of…

For adolescents diagnosed with scoliosis, a back brace offers hope and the possibility of stopping their curve from getting worse without having to undergo surgery. When bracing works, it allows young patients to grow and develop while keeping their spinal curves in check. Most teens who commit to their bracing protocol see positive results. But for some, despite wearing the brace exactly as…

When faced with a diagnosis of complex scoliosis, patients and families often begin an intensive search for the best surgical approach. For those with a double major curve, the challenge is amplified, as two significant curves in the spine require precise, specialized correction. At The Advanced Spine Center in New Jersey, we focus on advanced, motion-sparing, and minimally invasive…